DeLallo Italian Breadcrumbs have something to offer most every recipe—from fried chicken to meatballs. A great pantry staple to have on-hand, our Italian Breadcrumbs bring that same toasty, warm flavor and airy crunch as our Plain Breadcrumbs, but with the added flair of best-loved Italian seasonings like garlic, oregano, parsley and onion. Our Breadcrumbs are evenly textured for breadings and coatings that crisp up just right.
- Adds a warm, toasted flavor.
- Seasoned with common Italian dried herbs and spices.
- Light, airy and evenly textured for an irresistible crunch.
- Creates the perfect coatings and breadings.
- A versatile pantry staple.
- Convenient resealable container.
- Vegetarian.
- Non GMO.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Use our Italian Breadcrumbs to create crispy coatings and breadings for fried appetizers and finger foods such as fried mushrooms, chicken wings, fried fish, onions rings and cheese sticks. The Italian seasoning makes them well-suited to Italian-style entrées like Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan and meatballs. Add body to burgers, crab cakes and meatloaves. Breadcrumbs are the perfect crispy, golden-brown topping for casseroles and baked pasta recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are Italian breadcrumbs?
Italian breadcrumbs is a common and versatile ingredient made up of dried, crumbled bread that is pre-seasoned with traditional 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. It’s possible to make your own breadcrumbs with stale bread and a food processor, but it’s much more convenient to pick up Italian-style breadcrumbs at the grocery store. You can often find gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
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.
Can I use plain breadcrumbs instead of Italian?
Yes, you can use plain breadcrumbs instead of Italian breadcrumbs. If you still want the flavor of Italian breadcrumbs, you can add your own dried herbs and spices. 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.
What can I do with Italian breadcrumbs?
Breadcrumbs create crispy coatings and breadings for fried and baked entrées like Chicken Parmesan and Eggplant Parmesan. Store-bought Italian seasoned breadcrumbs are an easy and tasty coating for fried appetizers and finger foods like 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.
