Buttered Breadcrumbs Food

QUICK BREAD CRUMBS FOR CASSEROLES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet.
• Add 1 cup bread crumbs.
• Stir constantly till crumbs are golden brown.
• Use on your favorite casserole.

BUTTERY HERB BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Place the cubed bread in a food processor and pulse until coarse in texture.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Mix in the rosemary and thyme. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan. Let cool.
• Use for breading chicken cutlets, topping mac and cheese, crusting lamb racks or topping pasta.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER CRUMBS

Steps:

• Wash the asparagus in cold water, then take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end.
• Arrange the asparagus stalks in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 5-6 minutes, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer, being careful not to overcook them.
• While the asparagus is cooking, heat 1 oz (25 g) of the butter in a frying pan, as soon as it is frothy, stir in the breadcrumbs, and garlic if using, and cook them, stirring constantly, until they're evenly browned and crispy.
• Then tip the crumbs on to a plate, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
• Now put the pan back on to the heat and add the remaining butter.
• As soon as it is frothy, add the cooked asparagus and toss to coat them in the butter.
• Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the asparagus between warmed serving plates and sprinkle with the crumbs, serve immediately.

BUTTERED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. As soon as butter is melted and frothy, stir in breadcrumbs. Continue stirring until crumbs are evenly crisp and golden brown.
• 2. Variations: Add to taste grated Parmesan cheese, minced parsley, minced toasted walnuts, toasted almonds or toasted sesame seeds.
• 3. If using any of the above mentioned variations add to the finished buttered breadcrumbs.

HOMEMADE BUTTERED BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• 1. Toast bread VERY lightly - on lightest setting - and allow to cool slightly. Spread each slice with soft butter, then dust with the Mrs. Dash seasoning. Cut each slice into quarters.
• 2. Drop bread a few pieces at a time into a food processor and pulse. Adjust your pulses depending on if you want fine or coarse crumbs.
• 3. These crumbs are very versatile. The longer you toast the bread, the dryer the crumbs. Or you can leave them untoasted for soft fresh crumbs. Use to top casseroles, souffles, add to savory puddings, and many other uses.
• 4. Store any extra in zip-top bags in the freezer.