Buttered Breadcrumbs Recipe
Make butter breadcrumbs with day-old bread and butter for a simple, classic topping. Use them on vegetables, pasta, salads, potatoes, fish, or sweet desserts.
Ingredients
- ½ baguette, French bread, or Italian bread, or sourdough
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley (for savory dishes)
Instructions
- Center the rack in the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Tear the day-old bread into chunks and spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, until dry and lightly crispy.
- Let the bread cool, then pulse in batches in a food processor until you have crumbs.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breadcrumbs, salt, and parsley.
- Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, until the crumbs are golden brown and lightly crisp.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool.
Notes
Storage
- Let the buttered crumbs cool completely before storing.
- For longer storage, freeze them in a small container or zip-top bag for up to 1 month.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 55.9kcalCarbohydrates: 5.7gProtein: 1.2gTotal Fat: 3.2gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 7.5mgSodium: 122.2mgPotassium: 19.2mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.6gNet Carbohydrates: 5.5g
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