Meatloaf Question

[PENNYNIKKEL]

I'm sure this question will seem pretty dumb, but I really don't know....

For meatloaf recipes such as the one in the August issue, when it calls for "breadcrumbs", are they talking about the fine powdery stuff, or the dried chunky bread crumbs. And if my grocery store doesn't have the seasoned type, can I just add some spices to it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[ElinorC]

If the recipe just says dried breadcrumbs then use the prepared crumbs that you buy. If they are unseasoned you can easily add the seasonings you want yourself. If the recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, then you can make the breadcrumbs by putting a couple of slices of bread in a processor or blender and pulsing until just crumbled. Hope this helps.

[NydiaC]

Another thing you can do if you don't have any bread crumbs on hand and don't want to get out the blender to make your own, is use the dried stuffing mix (not the instant) such as Pepperage Farms seasoned stuffing mix. I have found it works really good in a pinch.

[NydiaC]

Another thing you can do if you don't have any bread crumbs on hand and don't want to get out the blender to make your own, is use the dried stuffing mix such as Pepperage Farms seasoned stuffing mix. I have found it works really good in a pinch.

[TraceyK]

PennyNikkel,

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[PENNYNIKKEL]

TraceyK,

I wish I could claim that it is my real name, but it is an alias. Nikkel is my surname, and I thought Penny would be a cute first name, too.