Bread Crumb Substitute! {Easy Cooking Hack}

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Would you love a bread crumb substitute that is loaded with yummy flavor??

There’s nothing worse than getting ready to make your favorite recipe, and realizing you don’t have all the ingredients you need!

Substitions to the rescue!! I’ve been using this easy Bread Crumb Substitute for years, and actually prefer it over the real thing! 🙂

Use crushed seasoned croutons in place of breadcrumbs in your recipes. I also use it as a flavor-packed topping for casseroles, like in my Heavenly Hashbrown Casserole Recipe!

This is such an easy way to add flavor to your recipes…

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Bread Crumb Substitute

Instructions:

Fill a gallon sized Ziploc Bag with Croutons, and flatten out. Roll with a rolling pin until croutons are finely crushed. Or… you can use your Food Processor to get the job done! 🙂
Use your seasoned crouton crumbs in place of breadcrumbs for your recipes, or as a topping to your casseroles.
Leftovers can be stored in a mason jar in the pantry… ready for the next time you need some!

What You’ll Need for this Substitution:

Rolling Pin

or… Food Processor

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