Bread crumbs recipes

Brandy-spiked pumpkin cheesecake on a buttery pecan crust with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and mace. A rich, spiced holiday dessert worth the overnight chill.

Salmon con ternera stacks poached salmon on pounded beef steak with a garlic-herb crust, ham, and shrimp. A dramatic surf-and-turf baked in one dish.

No-fat oven fried chicken breasts coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs with rosemary, thyme, and a buttermilk dip. Baked at high heat until golden and crispy without any oil.

Cajun-spiced crab stuffed mushroom caps with Parmesan, parsley, and hot sauce, baked low and slow until tender. A savory two-bite appetizer that's easy to love.

Breaded turkey cutlets pan-fried in olive oil and butter, then finished in the oven with tomato sauce, prosciutto, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. This Emilia-Romagna classic is Italian comfort food at its most elegant.

A rich Scottish cloutie dumpling studded with currants, sultanas, grated apple, and carrot, boiled in a cloth for 4 hours and served with a warm ginger wine cream sauce. A proper celebration pudding.

Grand Marnier chocolate pecan torte: a flourless ground-pecan chocolate cake laced with orange liqueur, glazed with silky chocolate ganache, and crowned with whipped cream rosettes and fresh orange slices. A showpiece dinner party dessert.

Slow-caramelized Spanish onions and anchovies melted into olive oil with garlic and chilies, tossed with spaghetti and finished with toasted breadcrumbs. Bold, savory, and deeply Italian.

Tuscan-style white bean and potato pie: garlic-pureed navy beans topped with caramelized onions, potatoes, and Parmesan, baked into a golden rustic torta. Vegetarian Italian main dish.

Savory cheddar cheesecake with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, cottage cheese, ham, jalapeños, and scallions baked in a breadcrumb crust. A bold, spicy appetizer that's anything but sweet.

Chicken breast rolls stuffed with apple, rosemary, parsley, and a touch of sour cream, baked golden and sliced into pinwheels for a freezer-friendly dinner or chilled party platter.

Crab cakes with roasted red pepper and lemon zest, triple-coated in breadcrumbs, pan-fried in butter, and served with a homemade basil aioli.

Cordon bleu casserole with cubed turkey and ham in a creamy dill sauce, topped with cheddar breadcrumbs and walnuts. A cozy way to use leftover holiday meat.

Grilled stuffed calamari filled with garlicky sun-dried tomato breadcrumbs, thyme, and parsley. Topped with a fresh Roma tomato and chive sauce. An impressive Italian seafood main course.

Baked crab and mushroom casserole in a tarragon white wine cream sauce with dry mustard and hot sauce, topped with buttered breadcrumbs. A versatile classic you can also make with shrimp.

Pumpkin walnut cream cheesecake with a toasted walnut crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and a brown sugar walnut praline topping. A holiday-worthy dessert that splits the difference between cheesecake and pumpkin pie.