Crispy Italian Breadcrumbs Recipe
These Crispy Italian Breadcrumbs are a flavorful and crunchy topping made from stale bread, fresh herbs, and garlic-infused olive oil. Perfect for adding texture and an herby punch to pasta dishes, salads, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of crispy breadcrumbs 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Breadcrumbs
- 6 ounces stale bread (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the bread crumbs: Place the stale bread along with the finely chopped fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and dried parsley into the bowl of a food processor. Blitz the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs, not too fine to ensure crunchiness.
- Infuse the olive oil with garlic: Pour the olive oil into a saucepan and add the whole garlic cloves. Heat the oil on low for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the garlic to infuse its flavor deeply into the oil without burning.
- Cook the breadcrumbs: Remove the garlic cloves from the infused oil. Add the breadcrumb mixture and salt to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and cook the breadcrumbs, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, until they turn a beautiful golden brown and become crispy.
- Cool the breadcrumbs: Take the pan off the heat and transfer the toasted breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet. Let them cool completely to maintain their crisp texture before storing or serving.
- Serve: Sprinkle these crispy Italian breadcrumbs on top of your favorite pasta dishes, salads, or roasted vegetables to add a delightful crunch and herbaceous flavor. They’re especially delicious on lemon butter garlic pasta.
Notes
- Use stale bread to achieve the best texture for breadcrumbs.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic as it will impart a bitter flavor to the oil.
- Store cooled breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These breadcrumbs can be used as a topping or incorporated into meatballs or casseroles for added texture and flavor.
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