Garlic and Herb Breadcrumbs
Garlic and herb breadcrumbs are a crunchy, aromatic garnish made from day-old bread, fresh garlic cloves and mixed fresh herbs. Your TM7 grinds everything to the exact texture you want in seconds, from coarse crumbs to a fine, flavourful powder. Ideal for coating, topping gratins or finishing pasta with an authentic Italian-style touch.
About this recipe
Garlic and herb breadcrumbs made in the Thermomix TM7 are the smartest way to rescue day-old bread and turn it into a golden, aromatic topping you will reach for all week. Searching for a quick homemade breadcrumbs recipe with your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one transforms three humble ingredients, crusty bread, fresh garlic cloves and mixed fresh herbs, into a fragrant, evenly textured crumb in a matter of seconds. The TM7 grinding function gives you full control over the finish: keep it coarse for a rustic crunch on gratins, or go fine for a delicate coating on croquettes and schnitzel. Unlike shop-bought versions, these breadcrumbs taste intensely of fresh garlic and parsley or thyme, with no additives or preservatives. Sprinkle them over pasta, roasted vegetables, soups or salads, stir them into meatballs, or use them as a crispy crust for fish. Perfect for meal prep, since a large batch stores beautifully in a sealed jar, this quick condiment belongs in every Thermomix kitchen.
Preparation tips
- Use bread that is one or two days old, as slightly dried slices grind more evenly and produce crispier crumbs than fresh bread, which tends to clump together in the mixing bowl.
- For a longer shelf life, spread the finished garlic and herb crumbs on a baking tray and let them dry completely in a low oven before storing in an airtight jar away from light and moisture.
- Add softer herbs such as parsley or basil only after the bread and garlic are ground, so the leaves stay vibrantly green and do not turn bitter or paste-like in the bowl.
Recipe variations
- Make a lemon and rosemary version by adding finely grated lemon zest and dried rosemary to the bread and garlic mixture, which pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, fish or oven-baked vegetables.
- For a spicy festive variant, stir in dried chilli flakes and grated Parmesan after grinding, creating a punchy pangrattato-style topping that finishes pasta dishes and festive buffets with a warm kick.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding stale bread in the TM7 produces uniformly golden breadcrumbs in seconds, far faster than grating by hand. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the bread directly in the mixing bowl ensures the exact crumb quantity you need without extra kitchen scales. [Precision Control]
- Chopping the fresh garlic cloves finely distributes their sharp flavour evenly through every pinch of crumbs. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the fresh herbs with the bread ensures an even green speckle and consistent taste throughout the jar. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the garlic briefly before grinding gives the crumbs a mellower, sweeter aroma that suits delicate fish toppings. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- bread
- garlic cloves
- fresh mixed herbs