Looking for the perfect way to add a golden-brown crunch to your favorite dishes? Toasted breadcrumbs are the answer! These crispy, flavorful crumbs are incredibly versatile, whether you're using them as a topping for casseroles and pasta dishes, a coating for fried foods, or a crunchy addition to salads and soups. With their nutty flavor and substantial texture, toasted breadcrumbs can elevate any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. In this article, we'll explore the art of making toasted breadcrumbs, providing expert tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect texture and flavor every time. From choosing the right bread to selecting the appropriate herbs and seasonings, we'll guide you through the process of creating delicious toasted breadcrumbs that will transform your meals.
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TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
All the breadcrumbs you want, at a great price. Add your own seasoning so you know what you are getting!
Provided by Terri-Lynn Howell-Schlaiss
Time 35m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Using tongs, place bread slices directly on oven racks. Leave in oven until hard and golden brown, about 30 minutes; darker if you prefer. Remove and cool on wire rack.
- Crumble slices into a large bowl until reduced to fine crumbs, or place in bowl of food processor and process until fine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 117.3 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 19.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1340.5 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
ROASTED SWEET GARLIC AND THYME RISOTTO WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND BREADCRUMBS
Don't be scared by this one. The garlic is not overpowering; it's an extremely subtle and delicate combination.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the basic risotto: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Roast the whole garlic heads on a dish in the oven until soft, about 30 minutes.
- Stage 1: Heat the stock. In a separate pan heat the olive oil, add the shallots or onions, garlic, and celery, and fry slowly for about 4 minutes. When the vegetables have softened, add the rice and turn up the heat.
- Stage 2: The rice will now begin to fry, so keep stirring it. After a minute it will look slightly translucent. Add the vermouth or wine and keep stirring, it will smell fantastic. Any harsh alcohol flavors will evaporate and leave the rice with a tasty essence.
- Stage 3: Once the vermouth or wine has cooked into the rice, add your first ladle of hot stock and a good pinch of salt. Separate the roasted garlic cloves and squeeze out the sweet insides into the risotto. Add the thyme and black pepper to the risotto. Turn down the heat to a highish simmer, so the rice doesn't cook too quickly on the outside. Keep adding ladles of stock.
- Stage 4: Remove from the heat and add the butter and Parmesan. Stir gently. Place a lid on the pan and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. This is the most important part of making the risotto, as this is when it becomes outrageously creamy and oozy like it should be. Eat as soon as possible while the risotto retains its perfect texture. In a frying pan toast the almonds and bread crumbs in a little olive oil until crisp and golden. Season with a little salt. Set to one side. Serve the risotto with the toasted almonds and bread crumbs sprinkled over the top. Lovely.
GRILLED SEA SCALLOP SKEWERS WITH CREAMY HOT PEPPER AND GARLIC VINAIGRETTE WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the mayonnaise, cherry peppers, vinegar, 2 tablespoons parsley, mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and pepper and puree until fairly smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill for high heat direct grilling.
- Skewer 2 or 3 scallops onto 2 skewers so that the scallops lay flat. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops until well caramelized on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 30 seconds or so. Remove to a platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
SPAGHETTI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, ANCHOVIES, AND TOASTED-GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
Cobbled together from staples, this dish pays homage to tasty and thrifty Sicilian cuisine. Caramelized onions and anchovies marry sweet and salty, and garlic-laced breadcrumbs contribute a pleasingly crisp, crumbly texture.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add crushed garlic, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon oil, and stir until well coated. Season with salt, and cook until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Discard garlic, and let breadcrumbs cool completely.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in each of 2 large skillets over medium heat. Divide onions between skillets, and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add a little more oil if necessary.) Combine cooked onions in 1 skillet. Add sliced garlic, and cook over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Add anchovies and red-pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer spaghetti to skillet, and toss well. Add reserved cooking liquid, parsley, and butter, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, then top with breadcrumbs, and garnish with parsley.
SLOW-COOKER BRAISED ARTICHOKES WITH TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
Add these easy-to-make stuffed artichokes to your next holiday dinner menu. Your guests will love peeling off the tender leaves, and they'll be happily surprised to find little pockets of garlicky breadcrumbs inside. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of crushed red chili flakes to the breadcrumbs.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 7h40m
Yield 5 artichokes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add 1/2 cup water and the 4 peeled and smashed cloves garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Heat the butter and grated garlic in a medium skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and the garlic starts to sizzle and become aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden and toasted, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl, and let cool. Stir in the Pecorino-Romano and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture for garnish.
- Pull off the small, tough petals near the stems of the artichokes. Cut the stems close to the base so the artichokes will stand upright. Cut off the top inch of each artichoke. Snip off any thorny tips on the remaining petals with kitchen shears. Fan out the larger leaves with your fingers.
- Working over the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture, spoon the crumbs into the gaps of each artichoke until they're filled all the way around. Stand the artichokes up in the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low until the stems are tender and the leaves come loose easily when pulled, about 7 hours. Being careful of the steam, transfer the artichokes to a serving platter, and sprinkle with the reserved breadcrumbs.
PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, & TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by laurenzembron
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat the cauliflower slabs with 1 Tbsp olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Lay out in an even layer on a baking sheet; roast until browned and crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions (preferably to al dente); drain. While the pasta is cooking, add homemade breadcrumbs to a dry skillet set over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until crisp and golden-brown, about 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds; remove skillet from heat. Add the toasted breadcrumbs to the skillet and toss until coated with the garlic olive oil. Season to taste with salt. Toss the beans, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, and remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil with the hot drained pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on top of the roasted cauliflower.
SWISS CHARD WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Fresh vegetables, like swiss chard, raw or uncooked, require few embellishments to highlight their flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 5-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs and a pinch each of coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, tossing, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside; wipe pan with a paper towel.
- Swiss chard; slice crosswise 3/4 inch thick, keeping stems separate from greens.
- In pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Cook stems, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add greens; cover and cook over medium-low until wilted, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring, over medium-high until pan is dry, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; add a pinch of sugar, if desired. Top with breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
ENDIVE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND BREADCRUMBS
Categories Salad Leafy Green Nut Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Tree Nut Walnut Healthy Endive Breadcrumbs Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darker, 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
- Toss breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons oil on a clean rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown and crisp, 12-15 minutes; let cool.
- Mix anchovies, garlic, red wine vinegar, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl just to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, Taleggio, and Pecorino and toss to combine.
- Toss endive, orange zest, orange juice, and white wine vinegar in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide walnut mixture among plates and top with endive salad.
- DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Walnuts and breadcrumbs can be toasted 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, AND TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Taken from chow. com and posted for ZWT. Originally from Aida Mollenkamp - "Even the staunchest broccoli-hater will be tempted by this pasta dish, in which the underappreciated veggie teams up with salty prosciutto and crunchy breadcrumbs. Keep these ingredients on hand for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner." Pair this dish with a Pinot grigio with a nice body and a 'green' flavor.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
- Once water boils, add broccoli and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove broccoli and plunge in the ice water bath; return cooking water to a boil.
- Remove broccoli from the ice water bath and place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl to drain.
- Once cooking water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add prosciutto and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove prosciutto to a plate; set aside (and do not wash the pan).
- Return the pan to the stove over medium-high heat; add remaining olive oil. When oil shimmers, add garlic and shallots, cooking until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in panko and cook until toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- Return pasta to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Add reserved pasta water, broccoli, and prosciutto.
- Taste pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary; stir until ingredients are well mixed and broccoli is heated through.
- Transfer pasta to a serving platter and sprinkle panko mixture over top. Pass freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 105.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 20.9
FUSILLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
This is a Tuscan peasant dish. I used the longer version of Fusilli pasta for this, but I believe spaghetti would work just fine. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, Kitchen Library, Pasta series.
Provided by Lori Mama
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and saute just until turning color.
- Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and toast to light golden.
- Drain the pasta and place in a hot bowl.
- Pour all but 1 cup of the crumbs on the pasta along with the water and toss.
- Divide between 4 hot plates and sprinkle reserved crumbs over each serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 193.8, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.4
TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Don't worry about making the crumbs uniform; there's more textural goodness to be had when the crumb size varies. Tear about 1/4 of a good loaf of rustic white bread (fresh or day-old) until you've got 2 cups 1" crustless breadcrumbs. Pulse in a food processor until crumbs are coarse. Toast crumbs in about 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, tossing frequently, until crunchy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and let cool on a paper towel-lined plate. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumbs can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: Stale or day-old bread is ideal for making toasted breadcrumbs, as it has less moisture.
- Slice the bread evenly: This will ensure that the breadcrumbs are uniform in size and texture.
- Toast the bread thoroughly: This will give the breadcrumbs a nice golden brown color and a crispy texture.
- Use a food processor or blender: This is the easiest way to make toasted breadcrumbs. Just pulse the bread until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Season the breadcrumbs: You can add herbs, spices, or even grated cheese to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Store the breadcrumbs properly: Toasted breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Toasted breadcrumbs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They can be used to add texture and flavor to casseroles, pasta dishes, and meatloaf. They can also be used as a topping for soups, salads, and grilled vegetables. With a little creativity, you can find many ways to use toasted breadcrumbs in your cooking.
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