Best 20 Bread Crumbs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary versatility, few ingredients can rival the humble bread crumb. These crispy, golden morsels, crafted from dried and pulverized bread, serve as an indispensable pantry staple, adding texture, flavor, and binding properties to a myriad of dishes. From savory meatballs and crispy chicken cutlets to decadent desserts and smooth sauces, bread crumbs elevate ordinary meals into culinary masterpieces.

This comprehensive guide delves into the art of bread crumbs, unveiling their transformative power in the kitchen. Discover a treasure trove of recipes that showcase the boundless culinary possibilities of this versatile ingredient. From classic bread crumbs, seasoned with herbs and spices, to panko bread crumbs, renowned for their airy texture, each recipe offers a unique twist to enhance your favorite dishes.

Learn how to make bread crumbs from scratch using simple kitchen tools, ensuring freshness and customizing the texture to your liking. Explore creative ways to incorporate bread crumbs into your cooking repertoire, from using them as a crispy coating for fried foods to thickening soups and stews. Unlock the secrets of using bread crumbs as a binder for meatballs, burgers, and veggie patties, ensuring they stay moist and succulent.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking inspiration, this guide to bread crumbs will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your cooking skills. Embark on a culinary journey where bread crumbs take center stage, transforming everyday ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations.

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OVEN-BAKED COD WITH BREAD CRUMBS



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This recipe for baked cod is one of the easiest ones I know. Cod fillets are covered with a delicious herbed bread crumb crust and baked in the oven. Serve with rice.

Provided by Aeroz

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) cod fillets
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup warm water
½ fish bouillon cube
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lay cod fillets in a baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Combine water and fish bouillon cube in a bowl. Stir to combine and pour over cod.
  • Mix bread crumbs, butter, parsley, dill, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a bowl with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cod.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden and crunchy, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 360.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS



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Our Test Kitchen came up with this good-for-you alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and a handful of dried herbs. The crumbs make a savory topping for casseroles and a crispy coating for pork, chicken and fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces Italian bread, cubed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOASTED GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS



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Broccoli rabe can take whatever you throw at it and still shine. Its mild but distinctive bitterness dominates almost anything you cook it with - but what's wrong with that? So a pasta sauce that features it teamed with garlic and chili flakes is a natural. Add bread crumbs for crunch and the dish is a real winner. You can use the same pot for cooking the broccoli and the pasta; you can use the same skillet for toasting the bread crumbs and finishing the dish. The whole thing will be done within 20 or 30 minutes, and it will showcase broccoli rabe beautifully, as it deserves.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 or 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and slivered
1 cup bread crumbs, preferably homemade
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
About 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed
1 pound spaghetti, linguine or other long pasta
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When oil is warm, cook garlic just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and red pepper flakes and cook until bread crumbs are golden, 5 minutes or so. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well and chop. Cook pasta in same pot.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining oil to skillet over medium-low heat. Add broccoli rabe and toss well; sprinkle with salt and pepper. When it is warm add garlic and bread crumbs and mix well.
  • When pasta is done, drain it, reserving a little cooking water. Toss pasta in skillet with broccoli rabe mixture, moistening with a little reserved water if necessary. Adjust seasonings and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.

CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE AND BROCCOLI BAKE WITH HERB BREAD CRUMBS



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This one-dish dinner is indeed a casserole - but it's bright and light, and nearly effortless. Toss canned artichokes with capers, garlic and chicken stock, pour over chicken breasts and broccoli florets, then let the oven do the work. Canned artichokes are the main flavor builder here so opt for the firmer water-packed variety, which hold their shape better during cooking. While the casserole bakes, toast the panko bread crumbs and season them with dill. Serve the chicken with a squeeze of lemon for brightness and a sprinkle of herby bread crumbs for crunch.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, casseroles, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1½ to 2 pounds total)
1 small head broccoli (about 1 pound), tough stem discarded, head cut into 2-inch florets (about 4 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 (14-ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine chicken, broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, spread broccoli in an even layer and arrange chicken breasts on top.
  • In a large bowl, combine artichokes, broth, capers, butter, garlic and 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss, then spoon mixture over chicken and broccoli. Bake until chicken is cooked through and artichokes are golden in spots, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add panko, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then stir in dill and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide chicken and vegetables among shallow bowls and spoon over some of the pan juices. Squeeze with lemon and top with dill bread crumbs.

CHICKEN FRIED WITH BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs, made by cutting the crusts off white bread and swirling the bread in a food processor or blender
1 large chicken breast, split, boned and skinned, and cut into strips (or 4 fillets of fish)
3 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat with a fork. Put the flour in another bowl, and add the salt and pepper. In the third bowl, put the bread crumbs.
  • Dip a piece of chicken in the flour, covering both sides. Gently shake off any excess. Dip the floured chicken in the egg and let the extra drip off. Then lay it in the bread crumbs, and scoop some over to cover the top. Press down gently all over, then lift from the bowl and set on a plate. Do that for all the chicken.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, and when the white foam floats to the top, use a spoon to skim it off. Then put in the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes on each side, or until the crumbs are nicely browned. (Fish will take less time.) Use a spatula to turn the chicken over, and cook 5 more minutes or so. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 529, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • There is a real advantage to making bread crumbs instead of using pre-packaged ones, with their unpleasant preserved taste. Full tasting bread, like a sourdough or herbed bread makes for delicious crumbs. When made from fresh bread the crumbs absorb less fat or liquid than a dry crumb, making them ideal for topping off gratins, or breading meat and fish when frying. Dry crumbs are better suited for stuffings since they absorb moisture just like a sponge. Most breads can be turned into bread crumbs by simply grinding them in a food processor. Trimming crusts makes for a more delicate crumb and for very fine crumbs, strain them through a fine-mesh sieve. Store bread crumbs in a tightly sealed plastic bag in the freezer.

PASTA WITH SARDINES, BREAD CRUMBS AND CAPERS



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This quick and easy version of the classic Sicilian pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. You can pick up anything you're missing at the corner deli.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs, ideally made from stale bread
1 onion, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound long pasta, like perciatelli
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 cans sardines packed in extra virgin olive oil (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put half the oil (2 tablespoons) in a medium skillet over medium heat. When it's hot, add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, less than 5 minutes, and then remove. Add the remaining oil and the onion to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender; drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Turn the heat under the onions to medium-high and add the lemon zest, capers and sardines; cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the sardine mixture and toss well to combine. Add the parsley, most of the bread crumbs and some reserved water, if necessary, to moisten. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnishing with more parsley and bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

HOMEMADE PANKO BREAD CRUMBS



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This recipe is from Bellaonline.com. I don't use them, much, but a lot of people do. Here is your chance to contron the ingredients in yours. Any white bread will do for making panko. An Asian chef I once worked with swore that the best homemade panko came from Wonder Bread! The yield will vary according to how large you make your crumbs, so I am guessing.

Provided by Jim in Washington

Categories     Breads

Time 23m

Yield 3-4 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 loaf white bread, or
if you don't have white bread, use soda crackers, like Saltines and oyster crackers or melba toast, instead. approx. 23 saltine crackers per cup

Steps:

  • Push chunks of white bread through the shredding disk of a food processor to make coarse crumbs.
  • Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 300 F degrees until the crumbs are dry but not toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes. Shake the sheet twice during baking. Be careful not to let the crumbs brown!
  • Immediately remove bread crumbs from oven and allow them to cool.
  • Once cooled, crumbs may be stored in the freezer, in a resealable plastic bag for as long as several months.

GREEN BEANS WITH BREAD CRUMBS



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My mom gave me this recipe. It's been in the family for years. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do - it's a sure way to get my kids to eat green beans. You can easily double this recipe.

Provided by MNKENNEY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
½ cup water
¼ cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine green beans and 1/2 cup water in a medium pot. Cover, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, and let beans cook for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
  • Place beans in a medium serving bowl, and mix in bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and basil. Toss mixture until the beans are coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 210.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

E-Z SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS



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If you are using this for breading such as Salisbury Steaks etc, use 1/2 the amount of crumbs and you will have a stronger spicier mix.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups plain breadcrumbs (make your own)
1 teaspoon parsley flakes (crushed)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano or 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Take 12 slices of stale bread and let air dry (or place crumbs on pan and dry in oven at 225 F).
  • Crumble and grate until into crumbs.
  • Let dry again.
  • Add rest of the ingredients.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS AND ANCHOVIES



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This is a take on a classic dish from Southern Italy that tosses pasta with toasted, seasoned bread crumbs called pangrattatto. In this version, the bread crumbs are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and anchovies until golden and crisp, and the pasta is coated with egg yolks, hot sauce and Asian fish sauce for creaminess and depth. You can make the bread crumbs up to 3 hours ahead; longer than that and you risk letting them go soggy. Use good-quality bread crumbs here, either homemade or purchased from a bakery. The next best choice is panko, Japanese bread crumbs that you can find in large supermarkets. If you have any of the pangrattatto mixture left over, store it in the refrigerator and give it a brief sauté to revive it before using.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
12 anchovies, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup good dried bread crumbs
Black pepper and kosher salt, as needed
1 pound spaghetti
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in bread crumbs and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Season liberally with black pepper, and a little salt if needed.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions; drain well, reserving some of the pasta water (about 1/2 cup is plenty).
  • In a large, preferably warmed bowl, stir together egg yolks, fish sauce, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons pasta water. Add hot pasta and toss well, adding more pasta water if the mixture looks dry or unevenly yellow. You want the yolk to evenly coat the pasta but you don't want it to be soupy. Add bread crumb mixture and parsley and toss well. Season with plenty of black pepper, and salt to taste. Drizzle pasta with more oil just before serving and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 744, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 107 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ROASTED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS



Roasted Asparagus Bundles wrapped in Prosciutto with Seasoned Bread Crumbs image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
1 large bunch asparagus, about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed to even lengths and blanched for 4 minutes in boiling, salted water
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs, recipe follows
8 thin slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter a shallow baking dish that is long enough to hold the asparagus. Season the asparagus with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles. Arrange 2 slices of the prosciutto on a work surface so they slightly overlap each other. Place an asparagus bundle on top and roll up carefully in the prosciutto. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Flatten the top of each bundle slightly and sprinkle with 1/4 of the seasoned bread crumbs. Drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Roast in the oven until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve at once on a platter with the sliced ham.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
  • Pinch gray salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
  • To make the seasoned bread crumbs, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Tilt the pan and then add the minced garlic and saute briefly until pale gold. Add the bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper, and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and add the parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Toss well. (The crumbs keep, tightly sealed and refrigerated, for several days.)

SICILIAN-STYLE SARDINE PASTA WITH BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
2 tins sardines, 4 ounces each, drained, boned and chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound linguini, fresh or dried, your choice, cooked to al dente in salted water

Steps:

  • To a large skillet preheated over medium heat, add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan, and chopped garlic. When the garlic speaks by sizzling in oil add bread crumbs. Stir bread crumbs until deeply golden in color. Add parsley and a liberal amount of salt and pepper, about 1 teaspoon of each. Transfer bread crumbs to a dish and reserve.
  • Return skillet to heat and add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan. Add sardines and red pepper flakes to the pan and saute over medium heat 2 or 3 minutes. Add hot, cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with sardines. Add bread crumbs to the pot and toss thoroughly to combine and evenly distribute the mixture. Taste, to adjust seasonings, and serve.

BAKED MUSHROOMS AND WHITE BEANS WITH BUTTERY BREAD CRUMBS



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Not really a ragout and not quite a gratin, this hearty meatless casserole has it all: deeply browned mushrooms, creamy white beans, salty feta and crisp bread crumbs. The result is rich, comforting and perfect for a cold night in. Fresh bread crumbs are worth making or seeking out for texture's sake, but panko will also work nicely. Toss the bread crumbs with melted butter, then briefly broil them for a golden, crunchy topping, a nice contrast to the dish's silkiness. Paired with a bright salad and a hunk of good bread, this dish works well as a vegetarian main course, or as a companion to sausages and other roasted meats.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     easy, beans, casseroles, one pot, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake or oyster, torn or roughly chopped into bite-size pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 (15-ounce) can white beans (such as cannellini or great Northern), drained and rinsed
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons roughly chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup fresh, coarse bread crumbs or panko
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the mushrooms: In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to brown and crisp around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the butter, shallot, garlic and thyme, and stir until the shallot has softened slightly and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
  • Turn off the heat and stir the white beans into the skillet. Toss until combined, then top evenly with feta. Add the stock and bake until the stock is slightly bubbling and the feta has slightly softened, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • While the beans bake, make your bread crumbs: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Turn off the heat, add the crumbs and toss until evenly covered with butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the mushroom mixture from the oven and turn on the broil setting. Top the mushrooms and beans with the bread crumbs, then broil until the bread crumbs are golden and the feta is crisp on the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't walk away!) Scatter with parsley and serve directly from the pan.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS, PLAIN AND CHIPOTLE



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8 adults plus 10 children as part of a buffet

Number Of Ingredients 13

For bread crumbs:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 pound macaroni
2 pounds extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably white), grated

Steps:

  • Make bread crumbs:
  • Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook garlic and bread crumbs, stirring, until crumbs are golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
  • Make macaroni:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop chipotles.
  • Melt butter in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and mustard and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Cook macaroni in a 6- to 7-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in white sauce, cheese, and salt to taste.
  • Fill a 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole with half of macaroni mixture. Stir chipotles into remaining macaroni. Spoon into another 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole and sprinkle both with bread crumbs. Bake casseroles in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Michele Scicolone

Categories     Garlic     Shellfish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Shrimp     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh bread crumbs, made from Italian or French bread
1/3 cup very finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a large baking pan.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 3 tablespoons oil, or enough to moisten the crumbs.
  • 3. Arrange the shrimp in the pan in a single layer, curling each one into a circle. Spoon a little of the crumb mixture onto each shrimp. Drizzle with a little more oil.
  • 4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp, or until the shrimp turn pink and the crumbs are lightly browned. Serve with lemon wedges.

PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED CABBAGE, ANCHOVIES AND BREAD CRUMBS



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This dish is hearty and robust, with a savory backbone from the anchovies, sage and pecorino, as well as a bite from the red chile flakes. (A note to anchovy haters: add them anyway. They dissolve into the sauce and add complexity without any fishiness.) Although I used regular pasta, I think farro pasta or whole-wheat pasta would also have stood up to the brawny flavors of the dish. Or, if you wanted to take this in a meatier direction, you could substitute bacon for anchovies, reducing the olive oil and using some of the bacon fat to cook the cabbage. Pork products and cabbage are a match made in heaven, or at least in much of Eastern Europe.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 anchovy fillets
1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
Kosher salt, to taste
1 pound dry penne
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
8 cups shredded cabbage
2/3 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan.

Steps:

  • Mince one garlic clove. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and cook, mashing with a spatula, until they dissolve into the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the bread crumbs and sage and cook until bread is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Season with black pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until barely al dente. Drain.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook until golden brown. Add the chile and cook until fragrant. Stir in the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Toss in the pasta and bread-crumb mixture and heat through, then quickly toss in the cheese and remove from heat. Season with salt and more pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA WITH BREAD CRUMBS - LA PASTA CON LE BRICIOLE DI PANE



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Another recipe for ZWT 7 - italian tour, that I have not yet tried, but can't wait to make. This truly authentic dish sounds wonderful.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces spaghetti noodles
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup breadcrumbs (insides of homemade bread no crust)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Prepare your favorite Spaghetti noodles and set aside.
  • In a large or deep frying pan add the olive oil, crushed garlic clove and bread crumbs and fry until golden brown.
  • Next add the cooked pasta into your frying pan, warm and toss contents until well coated.
  • Plate and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1142.5, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 597.5, Carbohydrate 167.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8, Protein 34.4

CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH PARMESAN BREAD CRUMBS



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This recipe doesn't take long to get on the table, and you can get some aggression out at the start of the process by pounding down the chicken breasts. Then dredge the chicken in bread crumbs and Parmesan and sauté it in butter. At the end, you'll spoon brown butter over the top and add a sprinkling of capers for a very simple meal that looks very fancy indeed.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
4 1/2 cups fresh, soft bread crumbs
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt
black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 rosemary sprig, broken in half
1 dried chile d'arbol, broken in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 heads escarole, core removed, leaves separated and cleaned
Lemon wedge, for seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped capers
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness of 1/3 inch. Spread flour in a wide shallow bowl or pie pan. Beat eggs in another wide shallow bowl. In a third such bowl or dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano and 3 tablespoons parsley.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then in egg, then in bread crumbs, pressing to help crumbs adhere. Place 2 large sauté pans or skillets over high heat for 2 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in each pan and swirl pans so oil spreads. Heat until shimmering, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Carefully place 3 chicken breasts in each pan. Cook 3 minutes, then add one tablespoon butter to each pan. Continue to cook until undersides are golden brown, about one more minute. Reduce heat to medium, turn chicken and cook again until golden brown and chicken is opaque in center, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet, cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Return unwashed pans to medium heat and swirl one tablespoon olive oil into each. Divide rosemary and chili between pans and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add half the garlic to each pan, stir a few seconds, then add escarole to each pan. Season with salt and pepper and sauté gently until greens have just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with a squeeze of lemon and transfer to a large warmed platter. Top with chicken, cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Wipe out one pan and return to medium heat. Add remaining 10 tablespoons butter and cook until it is browned and has a nutty fragrance. Remove from heat, wait a few seconds and add capers, lemon zest and remaining 3 tablespoons parsley. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Spoon brown butter and capers over chicken and greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 920, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1033 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Unsalted butter, for greasing baking dish
Olive oil, for drizzling
Honey, for drizzling
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the tomato halves in a lightly buttered baking dish, cut-side up, drizzle with olive oil , honey, and sprinkle with panko bread crumbs and paprika. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the tomatoes from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Drizzle with olive oil.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Stale bread works best for making breadcrumbs because it has less moisture and will absorb more of the flavors you add.
  • Use a variety of breads: Experiment with different types of bread to create unique and flavorful breadcrumbs. Try using a combination of white, wheat, rye, or sourdough bread.
  • Season your breadcrumbs: Add herbs, spices, and other seasonings to your breadcrumbs to enhance their flavor. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  • Toast your breadcrumbs: Toasting your breadcrumbs in the oven or in a skillet will give them a golden brown color and a crispy texture.
  • Store your breadcrumbs properly: Store your breadcrumbs in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 months. You can also freeze your breadcrumbs for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Making breadcrumbs at home is a great way to use up leftover bread and to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes. Breadcrumbs can be used in a variety of recipes, from meatloaf and meatballs to casseroles and salads. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique and delicious breadcrumb recipes. So next time you have some leftover bread, don't throw it away. Instead, turn it into a delicious and versatile ingredient with these easy breadcrumb recipes.

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