Helping Hands in the Kitchen: Homemade Breadcrumbs

A bowl full of breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs are golden brown and have a slightly uneven texture.

We’re excited to share a recipe for homemade breadcrumbs that will add a special touch to your meals. Whether you’re making meatballs, casseroles, or breading chicken, homemade breadcrumbs are a must-have ingredient that can take your dish to the next level. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own breadcrumbs that are healthier and more flavorful than store-bought ones. So, let’s get started!

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Recipe for HOMEMADE BREADCRUMBS

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Baking sheet, resealable bag, rolling pin or other hard item to crush bread

SERVES 4
ESTIMATED COST: $1.35
COST PER SERVING: $0.34

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ea bread slices (whole wheat, white, sourdough)
  • Optional: season with ground herbs & spices
    • parsley
    • Italian seasoning
    • black pepper
    • garlic powder
    • oregano

METHOD OF PREPARATION

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Tear bread into small cube-like pieces and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake until bread is dry and lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. Place bread in a resealable bag making sure to remove as much air. Crush bag with rolling pin, hands, bottom of a pot, or other hard item to break bread into crumbs.
  6. Season with herbs and/or spices (optional). Top on salads, use as a breading for fish, or use in the Potato Flakes with Breadcrumbs recipe. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Homemade Breadcrumbs Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Serving Amount Per Serving & % Daily Value* Calories: 80.6 Total Fat: 1.1g Saturated Fat 0.2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g Sodium 145.6mg Total Carbohydrate 13.7g Dietary Fiber 1.9g Sugars 1.4g Protein 4g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 5% Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Bread – rich source of fiber which aids in digestive health and can lower the risk of constipation. Fiber helps you to feel fuller for longer which may help reduce the risk of obesity.

STORAGE TIP

Storing breadcrumbs – keep breadcrumbs in an air tight container for up to a week in the fridge or store in a freezer safe bag up to three months in the freezer.

Left: Whole grain bread, sliced Right: Bread, sliced

References:
Recipe provided by Reanetta Perkins
Maryland University of Integrative Health

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