How to Make Breadcrumbs

Homemade breadcrumbs are incredibly easy, fresher than store‑bought, and perfect for everything from meatballs to casseroles. Use them fresh or dry them out for long‑term storage.

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Bread, Dip

Cuisine American, French, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients

▢ stale bread of your choice (cubed)

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Place your stale bread in a food processor and blend until you have fine breadcrumbs. Use as is fresh or dry them out.
To Dry Breadcrumbs: Preheat your oven to 250°F. Places the crumbs on a baking tray and bake for roughly 15 minutes or until dry and crisp stirring every few minutes.
Store the fresh breadcrumbs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Store the dried breadcrumbs in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the cupboard. Also, you can freeze them for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.