Toasted Breadcrumbs

Name: Toasted Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ loaf rustic white bread; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Crispy, golden-brown breadcrumbs made from rustic white bread and toasted in olive oil. Perfect as a crunchy topping for pasta, salads, or casseroles.

4 servings

5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ loaf rustic white bread
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Don't worry about making the crumbs uniform; there's more textural goodness to be had when the crumb size varies. Tear about 1/4 of a good loaf of rustic white bread (fresh or day-old) until you've got 2 cups 1" crustless breadcrumbs. Pulse in a food processor until crumbs are coarse. Toast crumbs in about 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, tossing frequently, until crunchy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and let cool on a paper towel-lined plate. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumbs can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
5 min