52 crumb crust recipes

Baked eggplant casserole layers tender eggplant tossed in tangy barbecue sauce with fresh tomato slices, all under a crisp Parmesan bread crumb crust. A smoky, vegetarian twist on the usual eggplant bake.

Elegant lattice apple pie with orange-scented crust, honey-sweetened Granny Smith apples, and brown sugar crumb topping woven into the filling.

Dark pumpernickel bread for the bread machine, a four-flour loaf with rye, cocoa, coffee, molasses, and caraway seeds for that deep-mahogany deli-style crust and crumb.

Honey oat bran yeast bread with a crunchy egg-white-glazed crust. Freezer-friendly dough recipe that makes two hearty loaves with whole grains and a chewy, golden crumb.

No-fail bagels boil shaped dough rings in water before baking on cornmeal-dusted pans, yielding the chewy interior, glossy crust and dense crumb of a true New York-style bagel.

Old-fashioned date bars with a buttery oat crumb crust, orange-scented date filling with chopped nuts, and a crumbly oat topping baked until golden.

Hearty homemade cracked wheat bread with whole wheat flour, molasses, and honey. Nutty, chewy, and deeply satisfying with a tender crumb and rustic crust.

Pork tenderloin Provencale seared and crusted with bread crumbs, then finished in the oven. Served with a tapenade of black olives, capers, and anchovies.

Easy spaghetti casserole layered with a from-scratch beef and mushroom tomato sauce, tangled spaghetti and sharp cheddar, then baked under a crunchy bread crumb crust. A bubbling, crowd-feeding weeknight bake.

Lentil rice casserole baked with canned tomatoes, dill, and a bread crumb crust. A hearty, low-fat vegan bake with pantry staples and no added oil.

Whole wheat baguette with a crackling crust and chewy crumb. Started in a cold oven for a slower bake, with optional steam pan and egg white wash for a glossy bakery finish.

Brown bag French apple pie: a cinnamon-spiced apple pie with a buttery streusel top, baked inside a paper bag that traps steam for meltingly tender apples and a crisp, golden crumb. No top crust needed.

Oatmeal chocolate chip sheet cake with a boiling-water oat soak for a tender, moist crumb. Topped with walnuts and extra chips for a crackly crust.

Wholesome layered bar cookies with a tahini-oat-almond crumb crust and a cocoa filling made from tofu, ricotta, and maple syrup. Sweetened naturally and full of fiber.

Traditional Portuguese sweetbread with a buttery, cinnamon-scented crumb and golden egg-washed crust. This soft yeast bread needs two rises for the lightest, most tender loaf.

Bread crumb-crusted chicken breasts sauteed in butter, layered over wilted spinach, and topped with browned mushrooms and pan drippings. An elegant French-inspired dish ready in 35 minutes.