Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Homemade seasoned bread crumbs are so easy to make and a great way to use up leftover bread! Made with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, they add so much flavor and crunch to your favorite recipes. Make a batch and keep it in the freezer so you always have some ready to use!
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Make the bread crumbs: I usually use any leftover bread I have, such as sliced bread, buns, hot dog buns, or hamburger buns. Slice the bread in half if needed, place it on a tray, and let it air-dry for a day until completely hard. You can also dry the bread in the oven at a low temperature. Just make sure not to let it brown too much.
- Crush the bread: Once the bread is completely dry, place it in a food processor and pulse until you get fine bread crumbs.
- Season the bread crumbs: Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl and mix with the paprika, salt, black pepper, dried parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder until everything is evenly combined.
- Store: Transfer the seasoned bread crumbs to an airtight container or a ziplock bag. Store them in the freezer for longer-lasting freshness, and use them whenever needed.
Notes
You can use any leftover bread, including sliced bread, hamburger buns, or hot dog buns.
You can also use store-bought plain bread crumbs.
Make sure the bread is completely dry before crushing it.
Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Store in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for longer storage.