Title: Bacon-onion croutons
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      Yield: 12 Servings
 
      5 sl Firm white bread
           Or 6 slices French bread
      2 tb Bacon drippings
      2 tb Olive oil or vegetable oil
    1/2 ts Onion powder
      1 ts Poppy seeds
 
  Cut crusts from 5 slices firm white bread or 6 slices French bread.
  Dice bread into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large frying pan over medium
  heat, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with onion powder and poppy
  seeds. Add bread cubes, stirring well until coated with mixture.
  Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and spread in a single
  layer. Bake in a 300ø F oven until lightly browned and crisp (25 to
       30    minutes). Cool.
  
  Makes about two cups.