DeLallo Italian Breadcrumbs are a must-have pantry staple that can be used in so many of your favorite kitchen creations. These breadcrumbs offer the same warm, toasty flavor and irresistible crunch as our Traditional Plain Breadcrumbs, but with addition of popular Italian seasonings like garlic, oregano, parsley and onion. Evenly textured for coatings that bake up and fry up perfectly, our Breadcrumbs are ready to shine in your everyday recipes.
- Warm, toasty flavor.
- Seasoned with dried herbs and spices.
- Evenly textured to create the perfect breadings and coatings.
- Ready to create an irresistible crunch.
- A pantry staple for every season.
- Convenient resealable container.
- Vegetarian.
- Non-GMO.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Italian breadcrumbs are a pantry staple for everyday cooking. Use them to create crispy breadings for fried appetizers like mozzarella sticks, breaded mushrooms, fried fish, onion rings, chicken tenders, etc. Italian breadcrumbs are perfectly seasoned to create Parmesan-style entrées like Chicken Parmesan and Veal Parmesan. Use them as fillers in burgers, meatloaves and meatballs. Breadcrumbs make crispy, golden-brown toppings for casseroles and baked pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are Italian breadcrumbs?
Italian breadcrumbs are dried, crumbled bread of varying coarseness that are pre-seasoned with common Italian dried herbs and spices. Like plain breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs have many uses in the kitchen and are considered a pantry staple. Breadcrumbs are used as crispy coatings for fried and baked entrées, as well as popular finger foods and fried apps. If properly breaded, this keeps the meat or vegetable inside moist while adding a nice crispy coating. They are also used in casseroles, meatballs, stews, etc. You can make your own breadcrumbs with stale bread and a food processor, but it’s much easier to pick up Italian-style breadcrumbs at the grocery store. You can often find gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
What is the difference between Italian breadcrumbs and plain breadcrumbs?
The difference between plain breadcrumbs and Italian breadcrumbs is that Italian breadcrumbs are seasoned with dried herbs and spices. Some common additions include garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, etc. Both are breadcrumb products that can take on the same recipes, but Italian breadcrumbs add a bit more flavor too from the dried herbs and spices.
Can I use panko breadcrumbs instead of Italian?
It depends on the recipe. Panko breadcrumbs are Japanese-style breadcrumbs that are flaky in texture and create a much lighter, more airy texture. Typically panko breadcrumbs make great toppings and coatings for lighter fare. Italian breadcrumbs and plain breadcrumbs are traditional breadcrumbs and can hold up better to oily and fried foods.
What can I do with Italian breadcrumbs?
There are so many ways to use Italian breadcrumbs! First, breadcrumbs are helpful coatings for Italian-style entrées like the crispy breading of Chicken Parmesan and Veal Parmesan. Store bought Italian seasoned breadcrumbs are an easy and tasty coating for fried appetizers too: breaded mushrooms, fried zucchini strips, mozzarella sticks and more. Breadcrumbs can be used as crispy, golden brown toppings for casseroles and baked pasta recipes. Italian breadcrumbs especially are perfect for adding some lightness and flavor to meatballs and meatloaves.
