What can I use for bread crumbs in meatloaf, etc.?
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the proper area, but I do hope so. I'm on a low carb/low glycemic food plan and am finding it impossible to find bread crumbs for things like meatloaf, meatballs, etc that would work with my plan. I know I can "make" them. But I would like something I can just purchase and keep in my food pantry. Any suggestions?
Crushed pork rinds sort of melt into the meatloaf.
If you are on a low GI diet, perhaps you can use oatmeal or whole wheat bread crumbs. I guess it depends on how low you want to keep the carbs. Bran cereal like Fiber One or Uncle Sam's would work too.
I made meatloaf and didn't use any crumbs or substitutes. It came out fine. It's just a more 'meaty' texture. In fact I preferred it. I just remembered that I put spinach in it, that might have made a difference. Good luck!
I have made meatloaf omitting any fillers. As mentoned above, it comes out more meaty and sort of dry because, of course, the breadcrumbs help retain juices. Then I hit on chopping up mushrooms very small and adding them to the mixture. They really keep it nice and juicy. Then add grated cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese. Everyone knows the "binding" quality of mozza. Just mix in the mushrooms and the cheese and bake your meatloaf. After removing from the oven, let it set for a while to allow the cheese to cool a bit. It helps hold it together and tastes great too.
LindaBC, that would be perfect, I'll use that next time I make meatloaf. I don't use any grains now. Mushrooms are like sponges and soak up all the liquid they can. Thanks for passing that on!
How about some flaxmeal or bran or psyllium husk powder? Adds fibre and acts as a binding agent? Of course depends on how many eggs you use and moistness of the meatloaf!
What can I use for bread crumbs in meatloaf, etc.?
