Homemade Breadcrumbs
Homemade Breadcrumbs are a great way to use up leftover bread and add fresh, toasty crunch to your favorite recipes. Make a batch and keep them on hand for easy, everyday cooking.
Servings 3 cups
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bread any day-old (white, whole wheat, sourdough, or baguette)
- 1 tablesppon olive oil optional, for richer flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300° F.
- Cut bread into cubes and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, flipping once, until bread is fully dry but not browned. Let cool completely.
- Place cooled bread cubes into a food processor. Pulse until desired texture - fine crumbs for coating or coarse crumbs for toppings.
- For optional seasoning: Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and herbs if you want flavored crumbs.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or refrigerate up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months and use straight from the freezer as needed.Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
