GARLIC-CHEESE CROUTONS

2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.

Mix all ingredients; pat in pan with fingers dipped in baking mix.

Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place croutons on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Store in sealed plastic bag at room temperature.

Makes about 6 cups croutons
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Easy Do-Ahead Recipes - Cooking for Today with Bisquick, General Mills, Inc., 1984