Buttered Breadcrumbs
Transform humble bread slices into a golden, crunchy masterpiece with this quick and versatile Buttered Breadcrumbs recipe. Perfectly toasted in a luscious blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, these breadcrumbs are irresistibly crisp and loaded with rich, buttery flavor. A touch of salt enhances their savory appeal, while optional upgrades like garlic powder, black pepper, or freshly chopped parsley add a gourmet twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a topping for pasta, casseroles, or salads, providing an easy way to add texture and depth to your dishes. Made best with day-old bread, this recipe is also an excellent way to reduce food waste while elevating everyday meals. Whether prepared fresh or stored for later, these breadcrumbs are a pantry essential you didn’t know you needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (preferably day-old or slightly stale)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, chopped finely)
Instructions
1. Start by preparing your bread. Tear the slices of bread into smaller pieces and pulse them in a food processor until they are reduced to coarse crumbs. You should have about 1.5 to 2 cups of breadcrumbs.
2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
3. Once the butter is fully melted and slightly bubbling, add the breadcrumbs to the skillet.
4. Stir the breadcrumbs to coat them evenly in the butter and oil mixture. Spread them out into an even layer in the pan.
5. Cook the breadcrumbs over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8–10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and aromatic.
6. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and, if desired, add black pepper, garlic powder, or any other seasonings of your choice. Stir well to combine.
7. If you’re using fresh parsley, stir it into the breadcrumbs in the last 30 seconds of cooking. This will give them a fresh, vibrant flavor.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the breadcrumbs cool completely. They will crisp up further as they cool.
9. Use immediately as a topping or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1395 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% | |
*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.
