How to Make Toasted Breadcrumbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about toasted breadcrumbs. The crunch, the golden brown color, and the added flavor they bring to dishes is simply irresistible. Whether you're topping a creamy pasta dish, a refreshing salad, or a succulent piece of fish, toasted breadcrumbs are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make at home.

Toasting breadcrumbs is a simple yet transformative process. It takes something bland and ordinary and...

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Ingredients

  • 10 slices whole wheat bread, or your favorite bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Using tongs, place bread slices directly on the oven racks in the preheated oven. Leave in the oven until hard and golden brown, about 30 minutes; darker if you prefer. Remove bread and cool on a wire rack.
  • Crumble slices into a large bowl until reduced to fine crumbs, or place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine.
  • Nutrition

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 335mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 176mg