Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Transform simple, stale bread into a pantry essential with this easy recipe for homemade Seasoned Bread Crumbs. Infused with a medley of fragrant herbs like parsley, basil, and oregano, and elevated by the subtle warmth of garlic and onion powders, these bread crumbs are the perfect way to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes. A touch of olive oil ensures just the right balance of moisture for crispness and versatility. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe makes enough to stock up for weeks, and the crumbs can be stored at room temperature or frozen for extended freshness. Whether you’re coating chicken cutlets, topping casseroles, or sprinkling over pasta, these seasoned bread crumbs will become your go-to ingredient for adding a homemade touch to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Cut the stale bread into small cubes or tear it into pieces.
Step 3
Spread the bread evenly on a baking sheet and place it in the oven.
Step 4
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is completely dry and lightly golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Step 5
Remove the baked bread from the oven and let it cool completely.
Step 6
Transfer the cooled bread to a food processor and pulse until it reaches a fine, crumb-like consistency.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 8
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 9
Store the seasoned bread crumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (984.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2693.0 |
| Total Fat 44.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5898.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 475.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.1g | |
| Protein 87.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1424.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 35.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1176.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories