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breadcrumb topping for casseroles
Lily Brooks

Breadcrumb Topping for Casseroles

Breadcrumb topping for casseroles transforms everyday baked dishes into golden, restaurant-quality masterpieces. Discover the perfect blend of texture and flavor with this simple technique.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For Basic Breadcrumb Topping:
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Elevated Variations:
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts

Method
 

  1. Pulse day-old bread in a food processor until you get varied crumb sizes.
  2. Melt butter and whisk in garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine butter mixture with breadcrumbs and toss well. Add variations as desired.
  4. Evenly spread mixture on casserole surface and press lightly.
  5. Bake at 375°F for the final 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup toppingCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2g

Notes

Use gluten-free bread or almond flour for dietary needs. Store prepared topping mixtures for up to 3 days at room temp or freeze for 3 months. Avoid over-seasoning and burning by timing application carefully.

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