Kittencal’s Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Kittencal's Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs

by The Chefin Seasoning

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Kittencal's Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs are a flavorful alternative to traditional breadcrumbs. This recipe yields a large amount of seasoned breadcrumbs that can be used in a variety of dishes like meatloaf, chicken parmesan, and baked vegetables. The addition of parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning gives a delicious twist to these breadcrumbs, making them a must-have ingredient in your pantry.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 250°F.
2.	Cut Italian bread into small cubes and spread them on a large baking sheet.
3.	Bake for 1 hour or until the bread cubes are dry and hard.
4.	In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley flakes, oregano, basil, and black pepper (if using).
5.	Use a food processor to process the mixture into a fine consistency.
6.	Store the seasoned breadcrumbs in an airtight container.

PROS

Kittencal’s Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs add amazing flavor to any meal.

They are versatile and can be used as a coating for meat, fish, and vegetables or as a topping for baked dishes.

This recipe yields a large amount, so you can always have some on hand for your cooking needs.

CONS

This recipe is time-consuming, as it requires the bread cubes to be baked and then processed.

If not stored properly, the breadcrumbs can go stale quickly.

They are high in sodium, so they should be used in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While they are not particularly healthy, seasoned breadcrumbs can add flavor to dishes without adding too many calories.
Italian seasoning contains beneficial herbs like oregano and basil which are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

	2 loaves unsliced Italian bread
	2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1 tablespoon italian seasoning
	2 teaspoons garlic powder
	2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 teaspoon dried basil
	1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( optional )