Bacon Croutons

Directions

1. 1
   Brown some bacon - I do a pound so I can add to salad in addition to the croutons or use it with eggs etc -- don't think a pound of bacon will go to waste anywhere?.
2. 2
   Cut your bread - I use homemade bread that is a bit past it's prime. I cut the croutons fairly large - like the ones you buy at the grocery? You could use brioche or other bakery bread. Not sure how this would be on purchased sliced bread --
3. 3
   Heat your oven to 350.
4. 4
   Put the bread cubes into a big bowl. Drizzle 1 tbl of bacon grease over the croutons, gently stir. Repeat 4 times - this ought to distribute the grease fairly well. Sprinkle in the salt and then stir again.
5. 5
   Bake croutons in oven 350 degrees for 10 min - stir - bake 5 more minutes.
6. 6
   Keep for a day or two - serving with soup or salad -- in a sealed container.