How to Make Low Carb Homemade Parmesan Crumbs - High Protein, Keto

Learning how to make low carb homemade Parmesan crumbs could not be any easier! Save a ton of money and aggravation (since it seems like I can't find my favourite store-bought version anymore!) and make these homemade keto crumbs today!

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High Protein Bread Crumbs

If you look at the recipe card, you are sure to notice that although I am calling these "bread crumbs", there is technically no "bread" involved in this recipe.

By eliminating the actual bread, these low carb homemade Parmesan crumbs instantly become high in protein, keto-friendly as well as gluten-free! Plus, since you only need 2 ingredients, they also end up being easy to make and super cost-effective!

Keto Crumbs Ingredients

To make this high protein bread crumbs, all you need is some Parmesan cheese and seasoning. That's right - Only 2 simple ingredietnts!

This recipe is pretty much my Super Easy Parmesan Cracker Crisps that are crushed into crumb-like texture and used as a replacement for bread crumbs.

Packed with flavour, I highly suggest you make a batch today - you won't regret it when you start topping your casseroles, side dishes and even sprinkling it on top of your favourite salad!

What type of Parmesan to use

You will want to use Parmesan cheese that comes from a block of cheese and not the parmesan that is grated.

Interesting fact: Did you know that Kraft grated Parmesan cheese (the one that you can buy on the shelf at room temperature at the grocery store) actually contains wood pulp?!!! According to the FDA, it is safe to consume wood pulp in small quantities but why we need to add it to food is beyond me!

You can either buy wedges of Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself or you can buy shredded Parmesan cheese and save yourself some time.

Making High Protein Bread Crumbs

To make keto crumbs, all you have to do is scatter the shredded cheese on a baking sheet. To make clean-up a snap, I like to use a piece of parchment paper on the baking sheet.

Next, sprinkle some herbs over top of the cheese and bake it in the oven until it begins to brown. Open the oven door and leave the parmesan in the oven to dry out.

Lastly, to get the crumb texture that we are looking for, break the Parmesan into pieces and pulse it in a food processor until it reaches the desired consistency.

Can I add anything to these Keto Crumbs?

If you are thinking of using these low carb homemade Parmesan crumbs as a coating for chicken or fish, you can always add a little almond flour to the mix.

You can also change the spices and use either an Italian mix or any other spices you wish.

Also, if you want to keep them plain, that works too! This way, you can simply add the seasoning you wish to use depending on the flavour profile you are looking for. For example, add some Old Bay seasoning if you want to use these for a crab cake or fish bite binder. For Easy PSMF Enchilada Meatballs add some Mexican seasoning.

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