Best 3 Bread Crumbs Or Croutons Homemade Sallye Recipes

Homemade bread crumbs or croutons can be a delicious and versatile addition to many dishes. They can be used to add texture and flavor to salads, soups, casseroles, and stuffing, or simply as a topping for roasted vegetables. Making your own bread crumbs or croutons at home is easy and affordable, and it allows you to control the ingredients and flavors. With a few simple steps, you can transform leftover bread into tasty and crispy homemade bread crumbs or croutons that can elevate any dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CROUTONS

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This is great to make your own croutons for your salads, etc. When you make your own you know what goes into it and you are proud of your accomplishment. You can also add your own flavorings.

Provided by Carol

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

15 slices bread
¼ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons garlic salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 542.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SEASONING FOR BREAD, CROUTONS OR BREADCRUMBS

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I just came up with this. My DH & I had a wonderful oil based dipping sauce for bread at an Italian restaurant. I was shocked when DH tried it and like it. I was just thinking about that day and thought I can replicate that dipping sauce. This is what I came up with. I also tossed with bread and baked for croutons and breadcrumbs.

Provided by Huskergirl

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together.
If making for a dip you are done. Serve with a pasta dish and warm breadsticks.
If making croutons heat oven to 350°F.
Cut up bread into bite size pieces. Place bread and oil mixture in a sealable bag toss to coat.
Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool and store in an airtight container.
If making bread crumbs complete steps for croutons and then place croutons in food processor and blend.
If you feel the crumbs are too wet place on baking sheet and bake for another 5 minutes watching very closely. These will burn in the blink of an eye.
Store in airtight container.
I usually freeze in a storage bag until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1

HOMEMADE CROUTONS RECIPE BY TASTY

Homemade Croutons Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bread, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, dried oregano

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices bread, stale and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the bread cubes on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Toss until evenly coated
Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Use as croutons, or smash to make breadcrumbs.
Enjoy!

Tips:

Use stale bread: Stale bread is best for making breadcrumbs because it is less likely to clump together and has a drier texture, which makes it easier to grind.
Choose the right bread: Different types of bread will produce different flavors and textures of breadcrumbs. For example, white bread will produce a light and airy crumb, while whole wheat bread will produce a more hearty and nutty crumb.
Dry the bread before making breadcrumbs: If you are using fresh bread, cut it into cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is dry and lightly toasted.
Use a food processor or blender to grind the bread: This is the easiest way to make breadcrumbs. Simply place the bread cubes in the food processor or blender and pulse until they are finely ground.
Season the breadcrumbs: You can season the breadcrumbs with a variety of herbs, spices, and seasonings to taste. For example, you could add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, or paprika.
Store the breadcrumbs in an airtight container: Breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Making homemade breadcrumbs is a great way to use up stale bread and add a delicious and flavorful touch to your favorite dishes. With a few simple steps, you can easily create fresh, flavorful breadcrumbs that can be used in a variety of recipes, from croutons and meatballs to casseroles and coatings. So next time you have some stale bread on hand, don't throw it away - make some homemade breadcrumbs instead!