1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets
with parchment paper.

2. To one baking sheet, add the cubed baguette pieces and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until golden brown, around 10 minutes,
stirring halfway through.

3. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on the second baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, or until crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool.

4. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by mixing mayonnaise, Dijon, minced garlic, anchovy paste, and lemon juice. Slowly add in the olive oil while mixing, season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Crumble cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.

6. In a large bowl, add romaine lettuce, croutons, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle with your prepared Caesar dressing and toss to evenly coat.