Bread Crumbs Or Breadcrumbs (Regional Variants: Breading, Crispies) Are Small Particles Of Dry Bread, Used For Breading Or Crumbing Foods, Topping Casseroles, Stuffing Poultry, Thickening Stews, Adding Inexpensive Bulk To Soups, Meatloaves And Similar Foods, And Making A Crisp And Crunchy Covering For Fried Foods.