flavorful Italian bread crumbs at home. Perfect for adding a delicious, crunchy texture to your favorite dishes.
Gather Ingredients You’ll need stale bread, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. These ingredients combine to create tasty, homemade bread crumbs.
Prepare the Bread Tear stale bread into small pieces. If fresh, bake at 300°F (150°C) until dried out. This ensures the crumbs will be crispy.
Blend the Bread Place dried bread pieces in a food processor. Pulse until you achieve fine, crumbly texture. Adjust for desired coarseness.
Mix in Seasonings Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
Add Olive Oil Drizzle a bit of olive oil into the mixture. This helps the crumbs brown nicely and adds extra flavor and crispiness.
Bake the Crumbs Spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
Cool and Store Allow the bread crumbs to cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a month.
Use in Recipes Use homemade Italian bread crumbs for breading chicken, topping pasta dishes, or adding crunch to casseroles.