Grandma'S Homemade Breadcrumbs Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Homemade Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: bread crumbs about three days old, cut into tiny crumbly pieces; streaky bacon or pancetta; red peppers; potatoes thinly sliced; spanish paprika smoked; garlic cloves; salt; oil; blood sausage Extremadura type is the best; sausages; smoked sardines; botifarra Catalan white sausage

Servings: persons

bread crumbs about three days old, cut into tiny crumbly pieces
streaky bacon or pancetta
red peppers
potatoes thinly sliced
spanish paprika smoked
garlic cloves
salt
oil
blood sausage Extremadura type is the best
sausages
smoked sardines
botifarra Catalan white sausage

1
Moisten bread crumbs with water a few hours before starting preparation.
2
It is important to spray with water, not wet completely.
3
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and cook garlic cloves with until brown.
4
Remove garlic from pan and set aside.
5
Cook bacon in hot pan and let slow-fry until golden.
6
Remove from pan and set aside.
7
Cook potatoes with red pepper and fry until half done.
8
Add half a cup of water.
9
Add paprika and crumbs and stir in the pan.
10
This may take an hour or more, depending on the amount of crumbs.
11
Stir until crumbs are loose and dry.
12
When they're almost done, add cooked garlic and bacon and cook together for about 15-20 minutes.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: bread crumbs about three days old, cut into tiny crumbly pieces, streaky bacon or pancetta, red peppers, potatoes thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Homemade Breadcrumbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma'S Homemade Breadcrumbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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