How to Toast Breadcrumbs

Overhead view of a beige bowl with toasted breadcrumbs with a wooden spoon inside.

All you need is five minutes to make buttery toasted breadcrumbs. Crispy, crunchy, and flavorful, here’s how to toast breadcrumbs! Add them to pasta, casseroles, vegetables, and more!

Course Ingredient

Cuisine American

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 93kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

In a large, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter before adding the panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Spread the breadcrumbs in an even layer, leaving it undisturbed for 30 seconds to 1 minute before stirring.
Spread the breadcrumbs in an even layer again, leaving it undisturbed for 30 seconds to 1 minute before stirring. Repeat again or until the breadcrumbs are toasted to a golden color.

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