How to Make Breadcrumbs From English Muffins

Give old English muffins a second life as breadcrumbs.

There's nothing quite as disappointing as stale English muffins. What was once a soft, doughy, treat is now nothing more than a hardened, tasteless puck. But don't toss old English muffins in the trash once they're past their prime. Turn them into breadcrumbs and reuse them for coating chicken, fish, vegetables, or as a topping for casseroles and other baked dishes. The light, airy muffins are particularly well-suited for re-purposing as breadcrumbs. Two to three English muffins should make about one cup of crumbs. Make extra breadcrumbs and store them in the freezer in zip-top plastic bags for later use. Does this Spark an idea?

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Baking sheets
Food processor (or blender or coffee grinder)
Salt (optional)
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Herbs and spices (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Arrange the English muffins on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 325 degree oven if they're not yet stale. Bake for a few minutes until they become slightly crispy and allow to cool completely.
- 2
  
  Tear the cooled English muffins into one-inch chunks, or do that to your stale English muffins.
- 3
  
  Fill a food processor, coffee grinder, or blender about halfway full with English muffin chunks. Repeatedly pulse the chunks until you reach your desired consistency.
- 4
  
  Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs and spices, if you wish.