Breadcrumbs substitute
1 cup dry breadcrumbs = 1 cup crushed crackers
Breadcrumbs bind meatballs and meatloaf and give a crust to baked and fried food.
Substitutes for 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
Option 1
1 cup crushed crackers
A 1:1 swap. Good for coating and for binding. Crackers are salty, so go easy on the salt.
Option 2
1 cup rolled oats
A 1:1 swap for binding meatballs and burgers. Not for a crisp coating.
Option 3
1 cup panko
Crunchier and lighter. Use a bit more if you want the same thickness of crust.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of breadcrumbs?
For 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, you can use 1 cup crushed crackers; or 1 cup rolled oats; or 1 cup panko.
What is the best substitute for breadcrumbs?
For most recipes, use 1 cup crushed crackers. A 1:1 swap. Good for coating and for binding. Crackers are salty, so go easy on the salt.