Make Your Own Cracker Meal

You can make your own by putting saltine crackers in a heavy plastic bag and rolling them with a rolling pin OR place crackers in a food processor and pulse-process until the desired texture is achieved.

What do you use cracker meal for?

They can be used as a breading for chicken, meat, and fish, or as a topping for casseroles and baked vegetables. Cracker meal can be used as a substitute for other types of crumbs, meal, and breading – but you’ll find there’s nothing that can substitute for cracker meal!

Is cracker meal discontinued?

Now back to the cracker meal… The good folks at Kraft (who bought Nabisco) did not think much of their cracker meal, though, and it was discontinued for consumer sale about 2 years ago. However, it is still available for those who are willing to make a commitment – a 25-pound commitment.

Is cracker meal the same as breadcrumbs?

Crushed-up crackers make an excellent bread crumb substitute in baked dishes like meatballs or meatloaf. The crackers work just as well as the bread crumbs to hold the meat mixture together, and using varieties like salty saltines or buttery Ritz is a great way to add an extra burst of flavor to your dish.

Is cracker meal the same as matzo meal?

Matzo meal is made from ground matzo bread. The cracker is the variety of matzo bread used to make the meal. The process for making matzo meal is quite simple; matzo crackers are ground into particles that can be made larger for a more coarse version, or smaller for fine, even meal.

What is graham cracker meal?

The Nabisco Graham Cracker Cookie Crumbs Meal is prepared from real honey and can be used in a variety of recipes. Mainly used as a topping and in the preparation of graham cracker crusts, it can also be used to prepare cobblers and puddings. Finely ground NABISCO Graham Crackers provide a rich, dark molasses flavor.

How do you crush crackers?

Just hold a sleeve of crackers upright and open a hole in the seam at the top to let the air out. Then, gently and evenly push straight down on the crackers in the packaging to crush them. You can control the size of the crumbs by the amount of pressure you use.

What can I substitute for cracker crumbs?

While saltine crackers are commonly used you can use any type of commercially prepared cracker. Other non-savory crumbs include graham cracker crumbs, vanilla wafer and chocolate wafer crumbs.

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