Panko Breadcrumb Recipes

Breaded Brie

SERVES 6
Ingredient List

2 8-oz. wheels of Brie
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sliced toasted almonds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. white pepper
2 cups buttermilk
Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Jalapeño jelly for dipping
Apple or pear slices, optional

Directions
Cut each wheel of cheese into 6 equal-sized wedges. Combine breadcrumbs, cilantro and almonds, and set aside. Combine flour and white pepper in separate mixing bowl.
Coat cheese wedges in following order: flour mixture, buttermilk, flour mixture, buttermilk and breadcrumbs.
Heat oil to medium-high, or 350F. Add cheese, and cook about 1 1/2 minutes. Using tongs, remove from oil, and drain well on paper towels. Serve with jalapeño jelly for dipping and apple or pear slices, if desired.

From vegetariantimes.com

Stuffed Tomatoes

• 4 large tomatoes, any variety
• 1/4 cup pesto (homemade or your favorite jarred pesto)
• 1/4 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Core the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and inner flesh. Mix the pesto, Panko, parsley, garlic and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Divide the mixture evenly among the tomatoes. Bake for 20 minutes. Top each tomato with one tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

From Suite101.com