Italian Bread Crumbs

Elevate your culinary creations with homemade Italian Bread Crumbs—a versatile and flavorful pantry staple that takes just minutes to prepare! Crafted from day-old bread and a medley of classic Italian seasonings, including parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic powder, these bread crumbs are a game-changer for your dishes. A hint of Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth, while the homemade touch ensures a fresher, more vibrant flavor than store-bought options. Perfectly customizable to suit your texture preferences, these golden breadcrumbs are ideal for coating meats, topping casseroles, or adding a subtle Italian flair to your favorite recipes. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a batch of perfectly seasoned, aromatic breadcrumbs ready to enhance any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old bread (white, Italian, or French)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Slice the day-old bread into small cubes and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until they are dry and lightly golden. Stir halfway through for even drying.

Step 4

Let the bread cubes cool completely, then transfer them to a food processor.

Step 5

Pulse the bread cubes in the food processor until they reach your desired crumb consistency (fine or coarse, as preferred).

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with dried parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, grated Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 7

Store the Italian bread crumbs in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Step 8

Use these seasoned bread crumbs to coat meats, sprinkle over casseroles, or add to your favorite recipes for a boost of Italian flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	978 grams (978.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2605

Total Fat 33.90g	43%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 6019mg	262%
Total Carbohydrate 475.60g	173%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 48.00g
Protein 91.60g	183%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1610mg	124%
Iron 48mg	264%
Potassium 1263mg	27%

*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: 11.9%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 73.9%