What Are Bread crumbs and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with bread crumbs? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them, plus 1,603 recipes to put them to work.
What are bread crumbs?
Breadcrumbs or bread crumbs are small particles of dry bread, which are used for breading or crumbing foods, topping casseroles, stuffing poultry, thickening stews, and adding inexpensive bulk to meatloavesThey may be confused with simple cubed, dried bread or croutons, but breadcrumbs are much smaller in size, akin to the size of common ants. and similar foods.
However, the crumb of bread is also a term that refers to the texture of the inner soft part of a loaf of bread, as distinguished from the crust, or "skin".
Dry breadcrumbs are made from very dry bread which has been baked or toasted to remove all remaining moisture, and may have a sandy or even powdery texture. They can be used to make a crisp and crunchy coating for fried foods (see breading).
The breads used to make soft or fresh bread crumbs are not quite as dry, so the crumbs are larger and produce a softer coating, crust, or stuffing. Bread crumbs are most easily produced by pulverizing slices of bread in a food processor, using a steel blade to make coarse crumbs, or a grating blade to make fine crumbs. A grater or similar tool will also do.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (108g)Where found
Bread crumbs are usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Bread crumbs are a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do bread crumbs weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 108 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Baked Products
- In Chinese:
- 面包屑
- British (UK) term:
- Bread crumbs
- en français:
- chapelure
- en español:
- pan rallado
Recipes using bread crumbs
There are 1603 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Mac 'n Cheese Cocktail Sliders
These mac 'n cheese "hot dog" sliders are perfect for game day, a quick lunch, or a fun dinner for the whole family. The combination of creamy mac 'n cheese and savory cocktail sausages, or hot dogs, with a crunchy topping is a winning combination.
Awesome Stuffed Mushrooms
Easy mushrooms stuffed with a simple savory, sour cream and bread crumb filling, baked in the oven until juicy and ready for guests in a flash.
Parmesan Chicken Fingers with Lemon
Crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken fingers air-fryer or pan-fried and served with fresh lemon wedges for a tangy twist. Quick, kid-friendly recipe ready in under 30 minutes. These golden, cheesy chicken fingers are a simple yet flavorful twist on classic breaded chicken. The Parmesan adds a savory crunch, while a squeeze of lemon brightens each bite. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or snack.
Yummy Burgers
Sour cream burgers stay juicy because the sour cream goes right into the beef, along with green onion and a little crumb to keep them tender. Cook them fast in the microwave or sear them on the grill, then load up the buns.
Cheese Mushroom Hearty Meatballs
Stuffed cheese mushroom meatballs filled with melted Swiss and sauteed mushrooms, simmered in a tomato cream-of-mushroom sauce. Hearty Midwestern comfort food served over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Italian Meatballs-Pasta Machine
Classic Italian meatballs with beef, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Freezer-friendly meatballs that bake or pan-fry until browned, perfect for pasta night or meal prep.
Turkey Scallopini & Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter
Turkey Scallopini and Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter recipe
Family Favorite Burgers
Juicy homemade burgers with horseradish, Worcestershire, and breadcrumb binder. Bold, classic, and bursting with old-fashioned cookout flavor.
Homemade Potato Bird’s Nest
One of the most elegant and easy appetizer.Kids friendly recipe. Try this creative recipe.
Ranch Burgers
Grilled ranch burgers with creamy ranch dressing mixed right into the ground beef patty plus more ranch on top. Quick weeknight or backyard burger ready in 20 minutes.
Kohl's Meatballs & Gravy
Tender beef meatballs seasoned with Parmesan and bread crumbs, browned and simmered until they're coated in a thick, savory gravy. Classic comfort food, spooned over buttered noodles or rice.
Simple Baklava Bites
Simple baklava bites: buttery phyllo cups twisted into little sachets around a honey-sweetened almond, walnut, and apricot filling. All the baklava flavor, none of the fuss.
Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot
Try something different for lunch with this scrumptious dish you can use to make amazing sandwiches.
Kohl's Basic Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic Italian meatballs made with ground beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, and parsley. A simple six-ingredient meatball recipe that fries up golden and tender for spaghetti night.
Homemade Eggs Appetizer
This recipe is very easy to make and tastes delicious. It’s my favorite appetizer. This is my method.
Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream & almonds
Last Christmas, I did it for whole family, they went very nice, this year will try it again!
Jack's Veggie Burger
Jack's veggie burger is a hearty vegan patty built on mashed lentils, bulgur and smoked portobello, with roasted garlic and tarragon. The smoke brings meaty depth and the patties hold up on the grill.
Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs
Moist and Delicious These Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs Are Great Tasting In My Homemade Sauce!! ..Topped Over A Bed Of Spaghetti Pasta!
Mom's Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs simmered in a tangy cranberry-tomato sauce. A classic Jewish-American holiday and Shabbat dish that turns pantry cans into a glossy, crowd-pleasing dinner over rice or challah.
Cheddar Burgers
Cheddar burgers with grated sharp cheese mixed right into the beef along with minced onion, breadcrumbs, and barbecue sauce. Cheese-stuffed patties that won't squeeze out a slice on the grill.
Super Salmon Burgers
Super salmon burgers bind canned pink salmon with egg, breadcrumbs, cheddar, and thyme into pan-seared patties, served in pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. A 35-minute pantry burger.
Homemade Fried Curry Bread
Homemade fried curry bread, soft yeast dough wrapped around a savory salmon and potato filling, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried golden and crisp. A Japanese-style stuffed bread for dipping.
Beef Boulette Burgers
Beef boulette burgers fold sour cream, mushrooms, and parsley into ground beef for tender French-Canadian-style patties. Juicier than standard burgers, broiler or grill ready.
Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs simmered in a slow-cooked tomato sauce with red wine, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, and oregano. Tender pan-fried beef meatballs and a deeply layered sauce that builds for two hours.
