Breadcrumbs substitutes

To replace 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, use 1 cup crushed crackers or cornflakes. Great for coatings. Crackers are saltier, so cut back on salt.

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Breadcrumbs substitutes

For 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, use:

  1. 1

    1 cup crushed crackers or cornflakes

    Great for coatings. Crackers are saltier, so cut back on salt.

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    1 cup panko

    Crunchier coating. Pulse it in a blender for a finer crumb in meatballs.

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    ¾ cup quick or rolled oats

    Works as a binder in meatballs and meatloaf.

Good to know about swapping breadcrumbs

Stale bread dried in a low oven and blitzed makes the best breadcrumbs, and keeps for months in the freezer.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of breadcrumbs?

To replace 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, use 1 cup crushed crackers or cornflakes. Great for coatings. Crackers are saltier, so cut back on salt.

Can I use panko instead of breadcrumbs?

Yes. For 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, use 1 cup panko. Crunchier coating. Pulse it in a blender for a finer crumb in meatballs.

Can I use oats instead of breadcrumbs?

Yes. For 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, use ¾ cup quick or rolled oats. Works as a binder in meatballs and meatloaf.

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