Homemade Healthy Breadcrumbs

Making your own healthy breadcrumbs at home is simple and a great way to use up days-old bread. Perfect for adding texture to your favorite dishes!

Ingredients:

• Days-old bread, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Slice the Bread:
   Slice the days-old bread into even pieces.

3. Bake Until Crispy:
   Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is completely dried out and crispy. Flip halfway through to ensure even crisping.

4. Cool Completely:
   Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely.

5. Process into Breadcrumbs:
   Once cooled, place the crispy bread slices in a food processor. Pulse until the bread is chopped into fine breadcrumbs.

6. Store or Use:
   Use your homemade breadcrumbs immediately or store them in an airtight container for later use.

These healthy, homemade breadcrumbs are perfect for adding to meatballs, as a crunchy topping for casseroles, or for breading your favorite dishes!