Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs

Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and flavorful recipe for Spiced Panko Bread Crumbs, the ultimate crunchy topping to enhance any dish. In just 10 minutes, these golden, toasted bread crumbs are infused with a dynamic blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried herbs, and optional cayenne for a subtle kick. Coated in olive oil or melted butter, every crumb is perfectly seasoned and irresistibly crispy. Use these versatile crumbs to add texture and depth to casseroles, pasta bakes, salads, or as a bold breading for proteins. Easy to prepare and ideal for storage, this recipe guarantees gourmet flair at your fingertips.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil or melted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the panko bread crumbs to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with the oil or butter.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Stir continuously to combine the crumbs with the spices, ensuring even distribution of the seasoning.

Step 5

Toast the bread crumbs over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and let the spiced panko bread crumbs cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Store the cooled and seasoned crumbs in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or use immediately as a crunchy topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(151.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	709.0

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2006.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.4mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 237.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 48.0%