486 crust recipes

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.

Hot tamale pie with pinto beans, corn, and bell peppers in spiced tomato sauce topped with a cornmeal crust. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern casserole baked until golden.

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.

Granny Smith apple pie packs tart sliced apples between flaky shortening crusts with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and lemon zest, finished with a honey-spiced whipped cream on the side.

Prune coconut bars with a soft prune-orange filling between a crunchy oat, whole wheat, and coconut crust. No refined sugar, no eggs, and naturally sweet.

A glazed Christmas ham brushed with apricot-sherry glaze, warmed with cinnamon and star anise, and crusted in brown sugar, served with a crisp, fresh fennel coleslaw in a herby yogurt dressing. A festive feast pairing.

Microwave tamale pie with a spiced bean, corn, and olive filling topped with a cornmeal crust. Vegetarian, no oven needed, and ready in 30 minutes.

Milk-enriched pizza dough that bakes up tender and softly chewy with a deep golden crust. The milk swap turns standard pizza dough into a pillowier base for any topping.

Rustic whole wheat quickbread with tangy buttermilk and a golden crust bakes in under an hour. No yeast, no kneading, just mix and bake.

Apple dessert bars with a buttery shortbread crust, cinnamon-lemon apple layer, and a rich coconut-nut custard topping that bakes into chewy squares.

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

Cranberry orange tart with a buttery almond shortbread crust and glistening marmalade-glazed cranberry filling. A stunning make-ahead holiday dessert that chills overnight.

Beef stew topped with homemade biscuits and baked until golden. Tender stewing beef with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion under a fluffy biscuit crust.

Fudge nut brownies with a cream cheese-chocolate filling sandwiched between a buttery cookie crust. Loaded with walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate. Freezer-friendly.

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

Pumpkin cake with a buttery yellow cake mix crust, spiced pumpkin custard filling, and crumbly streusel topping. Freezer-friendly and perfect for fall gatherings.