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A wooden spoon stirs toasting breadcrumbs in a stainless steel frying pan cooking on an induction cooktop
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5 from 1 vote

Crunchy Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove smashed garlic
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and stir often until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove the roasted garlic from the pan and set aside for another use. (see Note)
  • Add the breadcrumbs to the oil and stir constantly until they turn a rich golden color, about 4 minutes. Stir in salt if adding. Immediately remove the breadcrumbs from the pan.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on salads, pasta dishes, vegetable side dishes, soups and so on.
  • Store remaining breadcrumbs in a jar in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Notes

Smear the roasted garlic on a piece of bread, add it to hummus or pesto or use it in place of fresh garlic when cooking just about anything. Or pop the delicious garlic into your mouth immediately.