69 crumb topping recipes

Reuben casserole with layers of sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing topped with buttery bread crumbs. All the deli sandwich flavors in one dish.

Italian braised artichokes with garlic, parsley, and toasted bread crumbs. Halved artichokes simmer until tender, then broiled for a crispy golden top. A simple, elegant side dish.

Creamy broccoli and artichoke casserole loaded with cream cheese, butter, and a squeeze of lemon, topped with crunchy cracker crumbs. Ready in 45 minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and a kick of hot sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and served bubbly from the oven.

Stuffed summer squash halves filled with scooped squash flesh mixed with diced cheese and cream, topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked until golden. Simple, seasonal comfort food.

Classic lobster pie with tender lobster in a sherry-butter cream sauce, topped with bread crumbs and baked. A New England-style seafood dish ready in 30 minutes.

Leftover turkey and bacon cheeseburgers bound with eggs and cracker crumbs, pan-fried and topped with American cheese. A smart way to repurpose Thanksgiving turkey into a weeknight dinner.

Mirliton casserole with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and parsley topped with bread crumbs and baked until golden. A classic Louisiana Cajun side dish using chayote squash (mirliton) as the star vegetable.

Kaesmus or Rallenmus (German cheese mush): a rustic Swabian dish of tiny flour-and-egg crumbs simmered in milk with cheese and topped with browned onions in clarified butter. Ready in 30 minutes.

Scalloped oysters layered with buttery cracker crumbs, cream, and a drop of Worcestershire. A microwave-quick version of the holiday side that comes together in under 20 minutes without giving up the toasty top.

Crispy toast topped with a savory mix of crumbled bacon, chopped olives, sharp cheddar, and a hint of curry, then broiled until bubbly. A make-ahead appetizer that freezes beautifully.

Quick pork fajitas marinated in orange juice, vinegar, cumin, and oregano then stir-fried with peppers and onions. From fridge to table in 25 minutes flat.

Open-faced crab sandwiches loaded with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and a tangy sour cream spread, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 30 minutes.

Lemon thyme fish steaks marinate in soy sauce, white wine, lemon zest, and thyme, then cook in the microwave in 5 minutes flat. Healthy weeknight fish dinner with no oven needed.

Crispy bacon and garlic bread crumb topper with Italian seasoning, made in the microwave. Sprinkle over green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or any casserole.

Fish fillets are cooked on a bed of mushroom-bread stuffing in this dish. Just add a salad or vegetable, and dinner is served.