Italian Style Breadcrumbs Recipes

HOMEMADE ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Place all of the ingredients into a blender carafe, cover and pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 2 minutes. Spread the crumbs evenly on 2 half sheet pans and bake until the crumbs just begin to brown and are crisp, about 5 minutes. Cool the crumbs on the pans for 15 to 20 minutes, and then transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

ITALIAN STYLE SEASONED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• In a small or medium bowl (or jar/container if storing for later), mix the plain bread crumbs (1 cup), the Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon), and the kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon) together.
• Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 year, and use in any recipe that requires Italian seasoned bread crumbs.

ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, tossing to blend thoroughly.
• Store in an airtight container and use in any recipe calling for Italian breadcrumbs.

ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 F.
• Cut the day-old bread into cubes and spread into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cubes are dry and lightly golden in color.
• Let the bread cubes cool.
• Place the toasted bread in a large food processor. Add the dried parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until fine crumbs form.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use in your favorite recipes.

ITALIAN-STYLE BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread pieces on a baking sheet. Bake until bread is dry and crunchy, about 15 minutes. Transfer bread to a food processor and pulse to form fine crumbs; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest and continue cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add breadcrumbs, parsley, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat. Breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container until ready to use.