Crunchy Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Kerri Conan
PUBLISHED June 30, 2026
Fresh bread crumbs – spiked with a little something extra as you like – are perfect for finishing salads, soups, pasta, eggs, or simply-cooked meat, fish, and poultry. You can even take them in a sweet direction to add an easy crunch to ice cream, pudding, and fruit compotes. You can use bread of any age or out of the freezer; the fresher it is, the more varied will be the texture of the crumbs. Even with additions from the list that follows, leftover crumbs will keep for a week in the fridge and can be warmed in the microwave before serving. The variation (shown in the photo) includes steamed vegetables for a satisfying side or light lunch.
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