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Cracker Crumbs as a Pie Crust or Casserole Topping Recipe

American · Condiment · 13 min total

A versatile, buttery crumb mixture that can be pressed into a pie dish for a quick crust or sprinkled over casseroles for a crispy topping.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crusts)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted crackers)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if toasting for a topping or pre-baking a crust.
2. Place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form, or pulse in a food processor.
3. In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar (if using), and salt. Stir until crumbs are evenly moistened.
4. For a pie crust: Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool before filling.
5. For a casserole topping: Sprinkle mixture evenly over the casserole before baking. Bake according to casserole recipe, until topping is golden brown.

Tips

• For a savory crust, omit sugar and add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or dried herbs.
• Store unused crumb mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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