Best 7 Cheesy Breadcrumb Topping Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old bland and boring breadcrumb toppings? Do you want to add a touch of cheesy flavor and crispy texture to your favorite casseroles, pasta dishes, and more? Then it's time to discover the magic of cheesy breadcrumb topping. This versatile topping is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it the perfect way to add a delicious and satisfying crunch to your favorite recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY BREADCRUMB TOPPING



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This recipe for cheesy breadcrumb topping is courtesy of Susan Spicer and can be found in her cookbook, "Crescent City Cooking."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside until ready to use.

MAC AND CHEESE WITH BREADCRUMB TOPPING



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This classic mac and cheese with breadcrumb topping get its bold flavor from sharp cheddar cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Side Dish     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter (divided)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups milk
1 small onion (grated)
3 cups/12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces elbow macaroni (cooked until not quite done and drained)
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour, dry seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk; continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir in the grated onion and cheese.
  • Pour the macaroni into the casserole dish.
  • Pour the sauce over the macaroni and gently mix to blend.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small heavy saucepan and sauté the minced garlic, if desired, in it for 1 minute. Toss the butter with the breadcrumbs and spread them evenly over the macaroni.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the mixture bubbles and the crumb topping turns golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 969 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRUNCHY CHEESY TOPPING FOR VEGETABLES



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons butter
3 cups crushed pretzels
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until melted. Add the pretzels and cook until they have absorbed the butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pretzels to a bowl, add the cheese and some black pepper and toss to combine. Use as a topping for any vegetable.

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH BREADCRUMB TOPPING RECIPE



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This is a budget-friendly tuna casserole with pasta, condensed soups, and shredded Cheddar cheese. This casserole is a quick and easy preparation.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner     Entree     Pasta

Time 47m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces macaroni (or mini penne pasta)
2 (6-ounce) cans tuna (drained)
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces sliced mushrooms (canned, drained)
Dash ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas (or peas and carrots, cooked just until tender, drained)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( divided )
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the drained flaked tuna, soups, milk, mushrooms, pepper, and drained cooked peas. Gently stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Turn into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Toss the bread crumbs with melted butter until thoroughly coated; sprinkle them evenly over the cheese layer.
  • Bake the tuna casserole for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1337 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 37 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 to 5 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH BREAD CRUMB TOPPING



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This is a recipe I came up with by taking my mom's recipe and "tweeking" it abit here are there. Our family thought it was great before and love it even more now. Enjoy!!!

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 medium potatoes, peeled & sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • butter 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • layer 1/2 potatoes.
  • layer on all of the onions.
  • put on half the cheddar cheese.
  • put on the remaining potatoes.
  • melt butter over medium heat.
  • add flour and cook 1 minute.
  • add milk and cook until sauce is thick and smooth.
  • remove from heat.
  • add garlic, salt, pepper and mustard, stir until smooth.
  • pour on top of potatoes.
  • sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • bake 375 degrees for 1 hour.
  • CRUMB TOPPING.
  • mix together all the ingrediants.
  • put on once the potatoes are cooked.
  • broil for 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 865.3, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.7

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD



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I find this crisp bread smothered in a full-flavored topping adds zip to an ordinary meal. It's also a satisfying snack or appetizer. A friend shared this recipe a while back. I always come home with an empty plate when I take it to a gathering. -Judy Skaar, Pardeeville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup thinly sliced green onions with tops
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 loaf French bread (about 20 inches), halved lengthwise
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley, optional
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, cheese, onions and garlic; spread on bread halves, if desired, sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Wrap each half in foil. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or freeze. , Unwrap and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes (20-25 minutes if frozen) or until puffed but not brown. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FOREVERMAMA'S GARLIC CHEESY BREAD (JUST LIKE TAKEOUT)



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These are addictive! This is a from scratch recipe for cheesy bread that is DELICIOUS and fun to eat and not hard at all to make. Why spend money on cheesy bread takeout when you can make it yourself for a lot less and it's just as delicious if not better. My 3 year old niece who happened to be over couldn't stop eating it and kept on asking for more. I kept on munching away myself. Yummy!

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 pizza cheesy, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm water
1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups bread flour (refer to note below) or 3 cups all-purpose flour (refer to note below)
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
5 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 lb grated mozzarella cheese (refer to note below)

Steps:

  • Measure warm water into a measuring cup, stir yeast and honey into warm water to dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for about 10 - 15 minutes until bubbles form and mixture starts to foam.
  • Add the yeast mixture into a large mixing bowl, preferably a stand mixer.
  • Pour in oil and add salt. Add half the amount of flour and mix.
  • If using a stand mixer, use the kneading hook until flour is fully incorporated. If kneading by hand, knead hard for about 10 minutes or more. Flour should be fully incorporated. Add additional flour incrementally, bit by bit until the dough is pliable and slightly tacky. When you touch it, it shouldn't stick to your hands like goo, but just slightly tacky.
  • Once this stage is reached, turn the mixer on high and knead for about 6 minutes. If kneading by hand, knead hard for a good 20-25 minutes or until the dough is smooth and easy to work with. Note that once dough is in the kneading process, you may need to add a bit of additional flour, (this depends on the weather and humidity level in your home). The dough should be smooth and easy to work with and not stick to the bowl, but rather separate from the bowl, leaving it clean.
  • In a separate clean bowl, oil it lightly. Add the ball of dough to the bowl and lightly grease the top of the dough so it won't dry out.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and wrap a couple of towels around it to help it double. Let rise for about 1 - 2 hours or until double in size.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Prepare 2 pizza stones by lightly greasing and flour. An up-side down cookie sheet maybe substituted for the pizza stone.
  • Mix butter and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Roll pizza dough to shape it into a 12" circle. Place pizza dough on prepared pizza stone.
  • Dot garlic/butter mixture evenly over both dough's and spread evenly with the back of a spoon or with the balls of your fingers, being careful not to tear the dough. Top with cheeses.
  • At this point you may want your dough to rest and rise a bit more. If yes, cover loosely with plastic wrap and let sit for about 30minutes to 1 (or more) hour, or you may place it directly into the oven.
  • Bake about 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remember to slightly lift the edge of pizza dough to make sure that it is cooked on the bottom as well. If pizza topping is browning too quickly before pizza is fully cooked, cover top loosely with aluminum foil with shiny-side down.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes before cutting into pizza sticks. Serve hot alongside some marinara sauce for dipping.
  • NOTE: Though all purpose flour can be used, bread flour is preferable for it's chewy stretchy quality. All purpose flour reaps a good product as well, but it will be more crunchy than chewy as a pizza dough should be.
  • Any cheese of your choice can be substituted for the mozzarella, I've used muenster, monterey jack and/or a combination. The best result in flavor was when I used a bit of smoked gouda; I don't believe you'd want to use too much of it because it will overpower this bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 519.1, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs will give your topping a crispier texture.
  • Adding grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to the breadcrumb mixture will add a cheesy, nutty flavor.
  • Toasted bread crumbs will give your topping a more golden brown color and a richer flavor.
  • Adding dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, or basil, to the breadcrumb mixture will add a pop of flavor.
  • If you're using the topping on a dish that will be baked, you can brush the topping with melted butter or olive oil before baking to help it brown.

Conclusion:

A cheesy breadcrumb topping is a delicious and versatile way to add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it on a casserole, pasta dish, or roasted vegetables, a cheesy breadcrumb topping is sure to please everyone at the table. With so many different ways to make it, you're sure to find a cheesy breadcrumb topping recipe that you love.

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