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How to Make Italian Style Breadcrumbs

December 4, 2015 By Aileen 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Italian Style Breadcrumbs are simple and quick to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. I like to use the breadcrumbs in my meatloaf muffins with potato frosting and crockpot Italian meatballs. Pretty much any recipe that calls for breadcrumbs as a binding ingredient can be made at home – no need to run out and purchase pre-made breadcrumbs.

All you need for this recipe is stale bread and a few seasonings. If your bread is fresh, just toast in the oven at 400 for 2-3 minutes. Add all of the ingredients to your food processor (this is the one I use and love) and use in place of store-bought breadcrumbs. Easy-Peasy. If you are looking for traditional breadcrumbs, just omit the spices.

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How to Make Italian Style Breadcrumbs

How to Make Italian Style Breadcrumbs

Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

A simple tutorial for homemade breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sandwich bread or 1/2 loaf french bread, stale or lightly toasted
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Cut your bread into two inch pieces.
  2. Place the bread and seasonings into the cup of a food processor or blender.
  3. Pulse together until the bread breaks into a fine crumb.
  4. Use in place of store-bought breadcrumbs in any recipe requiring breadcrumbs.
  5. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost on the counter for a few minutes prior to use.
Nutrition Information

Amount Per Serving Calories 125

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Cuisine: Italian / Category: Side

 

Note: I prefer to use Panko Breadcrumbs in recipes where the breadcrumbs are used as breading like ranch chicken tenders. Panko does a better job as a batter, but homemade Italian style breadcrumbs are perfect for holding together meatballs and meatloaf and the Italian seasonings add a nice flavor.

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