647 chrust recipes

Prime rib roasted in a rock salt crust that seals in every drop of juice, producing fork-tender, deeply seasoned meat. A showstopping Old English technique you crack open with a hammer.

Ground turkey pressed into a pie plate forms the "crust" for this pizza-inspired casserole, filled with spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and topped with bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan. Kid-approved and parent-friendly.

Pan-fried tofu in a wok with a golden, crispy crust on both sides. A simple two-ingredient base recipe for stir-fries, rice bowls, or serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Four-ingredient pesto pizza with Romano cheese and pine nuts on a pre-made crust. No tomato sauce needed. Ready in under 30 minutes for game day or a quick weeknight dinner.

Beef ribs soaked in cider vinegar, dusted with garlic salt and black pepper, then grilled over hickory chips for a smoky crust. No-fuss backyard technique with a molasses-boosted barbecue sauce.

Thin-crust pizza alla Siciliana loaded with briny black and green olives, capers, anchovies, and parmesan on a simple tomato base. Salty, intense, and ready in 8 minutes from a hot stone.

Easy lemonade pie folds frozen lemonade concentrate and lemon zest into whipped topping for a 3-ingredient no-bake summer dessert. Set in a graham crust or sliced from a baking dish.

Baked garlic cheese grits with sharp cheddar, fresh garlic, and a kiss of cayenne. A classic Southern brunch or side dish casserole that bakes up creamy inside with a golden burnished crust on top.

Ground chicken pizza on a biscuit dough crust with mushrooms, bell peppers, and a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. A lighter take on homemade pizza using toaster oven-friendly portions.

Ham and cheese breakfast casserole layers whole-wheat bread, spinach, diced ham, and roasted red peppers in a Gruyere-topped custard. An overnight-friendly brunch bake for 6.

Upside-down deep dish pizza layers seasoned beef, marinara, broccoli and mozzarella in a baking dish, then caps it with pizza dough that bakes into a golden crust on top. An easy family dinner.

Gooey butter pecan bars layered with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and coconut on a cake mix crust. A 5-minute prep, no-fuss dessert bar that disappears at every potluck and bake sale.

Marbled chocolate cheesecake squares on a fudge cake crust, topped with glossy cherry pie filling. A semi-homemade shortcut that makes 48 rich, creamy bars from one box of fudge marble cake mix.

Cajun prime rib roasted with a thick crust of black pepper, garlic, and onion, then chilled and sliced into steaks for blackening in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. A two-day showstopper.

Ground beef, sauteed zucchini, and green pepper layered with cheddar and fresh tomato slices in a flaky crescent roll crust. A quick savory pie with a hint of dill, ready in 30 minutes.

Fire-roasted poblano chilis line the pan as the crust, filled with a silky Monterey Jack and egg custard made with homemade crema fresca. A crustless Mexican pie that's golden, smoky, and rich.