Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 tablespoons)
  • Calories:
  • 40
  • Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 83 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 8 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 1 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 1/2 starch.

Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Our Test Kitchen came up with this good-for-you alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and a handful of dried herbs. The crumbs make a savory topping for casseroles and a crispy coating for pork, chicken and fish.

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Condiment

PREP

5 min.

COOK

10 min.

TOTAL

15 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ounces Italian bread, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1 cup.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 11, 2008

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