Best 7 Italian Bread Crumbs Recipes

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Traveling to Italy and sampling their authentic bread is an experience food enthusiasts hold dear. The beautiful country offers a variety of mouthwatering bread options, each with its unique flavor and texture. While visiting Italy may not be feasible for everyone, creating Italian bread crumbs at home can bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen. These versatile bread crumbs are the secret ingredient that adds a golden-brown, crispy crust to various dishes, such as chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, and meatballs. Whether you prefer a fine or coarse texture, making Italian bread crumbs at home is a simple process that requires just a few ingredients and a bit of patience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS



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If you only have plain breadcrumbs on hand, and your recipe calls for Italian breadcrumbs, what's a chef to do?!? Here's your solution - A recipe for turning unflavored breadcrumbs into flavorful Italian breadcrumbs. This works equally well with gluten-free or regular crumbs, pre-packaged or homemade.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Grains

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, tossing to blend thoroughly.
  • Store in an airtight container and use in any recipe calling for Italian breadcrumbs.

ITALIAN BREADED PORK CHOPS



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My father's side of the family is Sicilian, and has been making these pork chops for at least 3 generations. My husband frequently requests these over my marinated and grilled pork chops when I give him a choice. If you do not have an oven-proof skillet, you may cook the chops on the stove at medium-low.

Provided by ELISAW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. In a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Remove garlic, reserving for other uses.
  • Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.
  • Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 185.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1026.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ITALIAN BREAD CRUMBS



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Make and share this Italian Bread Crumbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     European

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup crumbs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 dash oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 1955.3, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.8, Protein 14.7

ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS



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This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

Provided by Dawn Fronius

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Combine with water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOMEMADE ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces stale bread, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender carafe, cover and pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 2 minutes. Spread the crumbs evenly on 2 half sheet pans and bake until the crumbs just begin to brown and are crisp, about 5 minutes. Cool the crumbs on the pans for 15 to 20 minutes, and then transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

ITALIAN CRUMB-CRUSTED BEEF ROAST



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Italian-style panko crumbs and the seasoning give this roast beef a special touch-it's a nice, effortless weeknight meal so you can put your energy into relaxing. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; press onto top and sides of roast., Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium well, 145°), 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN-STYLE BREADCRUMBS



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This recipe for Italian-style breadcrumbs can be found in the cookbook "The Young Man and the Sea" by David Pasternack and Ed Levine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf Italian bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread pieces on a baking sheet. Bake until bread is dry and crunchy, about 15 minutes. Transfer bread to a food processor and pulse to form fine crumbs; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest and continue cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add breadcrumbs, parsley, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat. Breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container until ready to use.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread crumbs.
  • Toast your bread before making bread crumbs. This will help to create a more flavorful and crispy bread crumb.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make your bread crumbs. This will help to create a fine, even crumb.
  • Season your bread crumbs with herbs, spices, and other flavorings. This will help to add flavor and interest to your bread crumbs.
  • Store your bread crumbs in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help to keep them fresh for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Making Italian bread crumbs at home is a simple and rewarding process. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious bread crumbs that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're using them to coat chicken Parmesan, top a casserole, or add texture to a salad, Italian bread crumbs are a versatile and flavorful addition to any meal.

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