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Get the Recipe 5-Minute Toasted Breadcrumbs
Learn how to make toasted breadcrumbs in just 5 minutes and transform a variety of recipes! From pasta to veggie side dishes, this crunchy, buttery panko topping is just what they've been missing!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2 TBSP)
Calories: 112 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon italian herb blend
Optional Additions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter, or heat the oil, in the pan over medium-low heat. Add the panko across the pan, sprinkle in the seasonings, and stir to coat everything with the melted butter.
- Spread the crumbs in an even layer to encourage the most toasting. Consider lowering the heat to low if it seems to be too hot - the important thing is to not burn the breadcrumbs. After about 2 minutes, they will begin to toast and become fragrant.
- Stir them and spread in another even layer, continuing to stir more frequently the more toasted they get. It should take only about 3-4 minutes in total until the breadcrumbs are a golden brown color.
- Remove from heat and enjoy immediately, or let cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If adding grated parmesan cheese, let the breadcrumbs cool slightly before stirring it in.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (2 TBSP)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.