St Joseph's Day Bread Crumbs

Celebrate tradition with the simple yet flavorful St. Joseph’s Day Bread Crumbs, a rustic Italian recipe rich in cultural significance. Made with humble ingredients like day-old Italian bread, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, this dish transforms leftovers into golden, crispy crumbs bursting with aroma and texture. Seasoned with a touch of salt, black pepper, and optional Parmesan cheese and parsley, these bread crumbs are the perfect topping for pasta dishes like pasta con le sarde, or as a versatile garnish for soups and casseroles. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to bring a taste of tradition to your table. Plus, it’s a sustainable way to reduce food waste while adding a delicious crunch to your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups (crumbled or cubed) day-old Italian bread
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Place the day-old Italian bread in a food processor and pulse until you achieve coarse crumbs. Alternatively, crumble the bread by hand into small pieces.

Step 3

Add the olive oil to the preheated skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Add the bread crumbs to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and oil. Spread into an even layer.

Step 6

Toast the bread crumbs for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp. Lower the heat slightly if needed to prevent burning.

Step 7

Season the toasted bread crumbs with salt, black pepper, and, if desired, grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Stir to incorporate.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and allow the bread crumbs to cool slightly.

Step 9

Use the St. Joseph's Day Bread Crumbs as a garnish for pasta dishes, particularly pasta con le sarde, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1066.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3163.5

Total Fat 89.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 47.6mg	0%
Sodium 6763.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 471.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 108.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2043.3mg	0%
Iron 44.5mg	0%
Potassium 1211.3mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 60.4%