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Panko Breadcrumb Topping
How to make a crispy, buttery Panko breadcrumb topping for your mac and cheese and other oven-baked casseroles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 714 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the Panko and any chosen spices if desired.
- Once mixed, pour the butter on top of the Panko mixture and mix gently until well combined.
- Use as a crispy topping on top of casseroles and mac and cheese. Top the casserole with the Panko then bake until crispy on top, usually around 20 minutes or so.
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Notes
- Feel free to add other seasonings to this!
Nutrition Information
Calories
714kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1925IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
406mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1925IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 406mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.