SAVORY ADD-A-CRUNCH 
2 c. oats, quick or old-fashioned, uncooked
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. wheat germ, unprocessed bran or chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. onion or garlic salt

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Bake in ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool, store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 3 months. Sprinkle over tossed green salads, soups, casseroles or vegetables. Makes about 3 cups.

VARIATION: Add 1 teaspoon oregano leaves and 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves to mixture before baking.

MICROWAVE OVEN DIRECTIONS: Cook in ungreased 11 x 7 inch baking dish in microwave oven at HIGH 8 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring after every 3 minutes of cooking. Cool.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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