Flour, oats and crumbs
Substitutes for breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs bind meatballs and meatloaf and make crisp coatings. Panko is flakier and stays crunchier than fine dry crumbs.
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Panko and dry breadcrumbs
- How much
- The same amount, either way
- What changes
- Panko is lighter and crunchier; fine crumbs make a denser, more even coating and a firmer binder.
- Best in
- Coatings, toppings, meatballs.
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Crushed crackers or cornflakes
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Crackers are saltier (cut other salt); cornflakes are extra crunchy and slightly sweet.
- Best in
- Chicken coatings, casserole toppings.
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Rolled or quick oats
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- A moist, tender binder; they don't crisp like crumbs.
- Best in
- Meatloaf, meatballs, veggie burgers.
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Gluten-free panko or crushed rice cereal
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Crisp and light; rice cereal browns fast, so watch the oven.
- Best in
- Coatings, toppings, meatballs.
Simmerbee recipes with breadcrumbs (16)
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
- Herb-Crusted Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
- Pan-Fried Chicken Katsu
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Swedish-Style Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
- Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
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Ingredient guide: Panko: pick, store and measure