Quick Bread Crumbs for Casseroles
Transform your casseroles with this easy recipe for Quick Bread Crumbs, the secret to adding irresistible crunch and flavor to baked dishes. Using just a few pantry staples like day-old bread, olive oil, and optional seasonings like garlic powder and dried herbs, these homemade bread crumbs are ready in under 15 minutes. Simply pulse the bread into coarse crumbs, toss with oil and flavorings, and bake until golden and fragrant. The coarse texture of these crumbs ensures they crisp up beautifully, making them the perfect topping for any casserole. Best of all, you can customize the seasonings to elevate both savory and cheesy dishes. Quick to make and versatile, these DIY bread crumbs are a game-changer for casserole lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices day-old bread (any variety, such as white, wheat, or sourdough)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons dried herbs, such as parsley or oregano (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Tear the day-old bread slices into small pieces and place them in a food processor or blender.
Pulse the bread until it forms coarse crumbs. Avoid over-processing them into a fine powder, as the coarse texture works better for casseroles.
Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the crumbs and toss lightly to coat them. Adding garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt at this stage will enhance the flavor; sprinkle them evenly over the crumbs.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the bread crumbs from the oven when they are golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool completely.
Once cooled, use the bread crumbs immediately as a casserole topping or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 212 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.
