E Z Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Transform your leftover bread into a pantry staple with this easy and versatile E Z Seasoned Bread Crumbs recipe! In just 15 minutes, you’ll create perfectly toasted bread crumbs infused with a flavorful blend of dried parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder, with an optional Parmesan twist for added richness. Whether you’re starting with fresh or stale bread, this recipe is a budget-friendly way to minimize waste while elevating your meals. These homemade bread crumbs are perfect for coating chicken or fish, topping casseroles, or adding a crunchy garnish to soups and salads. Simple to make and easy to store, these seasoned bread crumbs will become a cornerstone of your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (stale or fresh)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. If using fresh bread, make sure the slices are thin to help dry them out evenly.
Bake the bread slices in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are completely dried and golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Break the dried bread into smaller pieces, and place them in a food processor or blender.
Pulse the bread until it reaches your desired crumb consistency, whether coarse or fine.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs with dried parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Stir everything until evenly distributed.
Store the seasoned bread crumbs in an airtight container or jar. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Use as needed in recipes to coat meats, sprinkle over casseroles, or garnish soups for added crunch and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1927 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 226 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.
