Cracker crust for quiche or pie
A cracker crust is a simple, buttery base for savory or sweet pies, typically made from crushed crackers like saltines or Ritz, mixed with melted butter and sometimes a touch of sugar or seasoning. It's a popular, quick alternative to traditional pastry crusts in American home cooking, especially for quiches and cream pies.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This crust is generally high in carbohydrates and fat from the crackers and butter, providing a moderate amount of calories—roughly 150-200 per serving—along with some sodium and small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 crust (about 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a mid-20th century American shortcut in home baking, prized for its ease and salty crunch. Nutritionally, it offers a gluten-containing alternative to flour-based crusts but is often lower in fiber unless whole-grain crackers are used.
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