Hearty Breakfast Trail Mix

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.

2. 2

   Place bread on a large baking sheet. Bake in oven for 4-6 minutes to slightly dry out. Remove from oven. Set aside. Increase heat to 350u00b0F.

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   While the bread bakes, place butter, olive oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook stirring occasionally until butter melts and ingredients combine. Remove from heat and allow to cool a few minutes.

4. 4

   Drizzle butter mixture onto croutons making sure to cover as much surface area as possible. Mix, using hands to work the butter mixture into the croutons. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Stir croutons to ensure even browning. Bake for and additional 5 minutes or until croutons are crispy. Cooking time may vary; if you need to bake it longer, be sure you check on it frequently. Remove and allow to cool on baking sheet.

5. 5

   While croutons bake, preheat large skillet on medium high heat. Cut bacon into 1/2-inch strips. Cook, stirring frequently until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain fat. Set aside to cool.

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   Mix together cooled croutons, bacon, cranberries, and pistachio in a large mixing bowl. Serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.