Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs are the perfect way to elevate your favorite dishes . Made with day-old bread and aromatic herbs and seasonings, these breadcrumbs are crispy, golden, and full of Italian zest. They're perfect for everything from topping casseroles to breading chicken – trust me, you'll never want to buy store-bought breadcrumbs again!

Course Staple

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword homemade kitchen staples

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 54kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

To make your breadcrumbs process about 2 ½ ounces of bread in a food processor until ground. (Weight will vary according to the type of bread; feel free to use the slider in the recipe card to scale the recipe.)

Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in the microwave. Combine the butter, breadcrumbs, and seasonings in a bowl and toss to coat.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook for 3 minutes. Toss and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir again. Cook for another 3 minutes, until golden brown.

Skillet

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. In a small dish, stir together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and sprinkle with the seasonings. Increase the heat to medium. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are crispy and toasted.

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