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Homemade Breadcrumbs

Learn how to make EASY homemade breadcrumbs! Store up to 3 months in the freezer and use for homemade meatballs, meatloaf, chicken, stuffing, casserole toppings, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread cut into cubes
Italian Seasoning (Optional)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Slice the bread into 1-inch cubes to create 4 cups.
  3. Place in a food processor and grind into finer crumbs. (See notes for food processor alternatives)
  4. Arrange in a single, even layer on 1-2 baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, toss, bake for 5 more minutes.
  6. If desired, place back in the food process and grind it into finer crumbs.
  7. Add Italian seasonings after baking if desired, 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning for every cup. See notes for seasoning recipe.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Food Processor Alternatives:
  • Seasoning recipe above is for 2 cups of breadcrumbs, which is what this recipe yields.
  • Option 1: Bake the cubed bread until it's firm, let it cool, and place it in a Ziploc freezer bag. Run a rolling pin over it or use the back of a large spoon to crush it up into small bits.
  • Option 2: Freeze the bread whole and run along a cheese grater once it's frozen to create small pieces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1454mg (61%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1454mg 61%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.