Parmesan Croutons

1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Soup

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large onions, cut into fourths and sliced (1 1/2 lb)
2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed beef broth
2 soup cans water

1. Heat oven to 400°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. Toss bread cubes in butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.

2. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. In 4-quart ovenproof Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Toss onions in butter mixture.

3. Bake uncovered about 2 hours 30 minutes, stirring every hour, until onions are deep golden brown. Remove from oven; stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling on top of stove. Serve with croutons.

Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 10 min
Makes:6 servings

From-Betty Crocker