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Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

These homemade Italian bread crumbs are made with simple ingredients and much better than store bought. Perfect for pasta, casseroles, meatballs, meatloaf, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings : 4 cups

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 pound (450g) bread (2 day old bread)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Add the bread to a food processor and pulse into crumbs. Keep the bread crumbs coarse for toppings and fine for breading.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast the bread crumbs until golden and crisp. Stir often to avoid burning.
  • Turn off the heat and add in grated parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, and basil.
  • Spread the breadcrumbs on a large plate lined with baking sheet. Allow it to cool completely.
  • Transfer to air tight containers and refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

NOTES

  1. Stale bread is bread that is 2-3 days old has lost its moisture. This provides the best texture for bread crumbs.
  2. Use rustic bread or sourdough bread for better nutrition and flavor.
  3. Freeze leftovers to keep them fresh for longer.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 67.2gProtein: 15.3gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 3.2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 4.8g
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
428
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.8
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.2
g
20
%
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
630
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
218
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
67.2
g
22
%
Fiber
 
3.9
g
16
%
Sugar
 
4.8
g
5
%
Protein
 
15.3
g
31
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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