Description
A recipe for making crispy, flavorful toasted panko bread crumbs seasoned with herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter or heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the panko bread crumbs to the skillet.
- Stir constantly to coat the crumbs evenly with the fat.
- Toast the panko, stirring frequently, until they turn light golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Immediately sprinkle the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over the hot crumbs.
- Toss well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Spread the seasoned crumbs onto a plate or baking sheet to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cooled crumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese during the last minute of toasting.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: panko bread crumbs, toasted bread crumbs, seasoned crumbs, crispy topping, garlic bread crumbs