Caesar Green Bean Casserole with Buttery Croutons

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups unseasoned bread cubes fresh french italian
• 0.5 cup spread country crock®
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 8 cups vegetables mixed cooked (such as green beans and red bell pepper)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese divided grated

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 37
2. Melt Country Crock
3. Spread over medium heat in large nonstick skillet.
4. Remove 2 tablespoons to medium bowl; add bread cubes and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and toss to coat. Set aside.
5. Add garlic to skillet and cook over low heat 1 minute.
6. Add vegetables and remaining Parmesan and toss to coat.
7. Pour into shallow 2-qt. baking dish and sprinkle with bread cubes.
8. Bake 25 minutes or until vegetables are heated through and bread cubes are lightly golden.
9. Cost per recipe*: $66 Cost per serving*: $.63 *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.