21 Recipes With Lots of Breadcrumbs Because Crispy Bits Are the Best
Crispy bits are the stuff of life. These 21 breadcrumb-heavy recipe prove it (but we skipped actually breaded recipes like schnitzel because that's cheating!). Add on an extra teaspoon to what the recipe calls for: You won't regret it.
- Linda Xiao2/21
Linguine with Green Olive Sauce and Zesty Breadcrumbs
Bursting with the big brash flavors of green olives, anchovies, and capers, this herbaceous pasta sauce isn't afraid to bite back.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott3/21
Baked Beans with Slab Bacon and Breadcrumbs
These aren’t sticky-sweet brown sugar baked beans. Think of them like the top crust of a good cassoulet.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman4/21
BA’s Best Macaroni and Cheese
Don’t be alarmed if the sauce looks thin at first: It will continue to thicken as it bakes with the noodles.
- Gentl & Hyers5/21
Lumaconi with Prosciutto and Lemon Breadcrumbs
We’re now obsessed with this snail-shaped pasta (which is made from scratch at Tosca).
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott6/21
Broccolini-Cheddar Gratin with Rye Breadcrumbs
You will fight your own relatives for the bits of cheesy goodness stuck to the bottom of the pan. Learn how to make this recipe in this video.
- Christina Holmes7/21
Creamed Swiss Chard with Lemony Breadcrumbs
Unlike a heavy béchamel, this streamlined cream sauce won’t mask the earthy-sweet flavor of the greens.
- Christopher Baker8/21
Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs
Chef Ignacio Mattos says to get both the walnuts and the breadcrumbs very toasty and dark brown; he loves the contrast between the rich, crunchy bits and the bright, juicy endive on top.
- 9/21
Cod with Chorizo and Breadcrumbs
Adding vinegar to the chorizo topping cuts the richness of the sausage and brightens the entire dish.
- 10/21
Orecchiette with Kale and Breadcrumbs
Orecchiette ("little ears" in Italian) are the perfect shape for cupping the kale and breadcrumbs.
- Gentl & Hyers11/21
Sunday Sauce with Sausage and Braciole
Ask anybody’s nonna: Making Sunday sauce is not an exact science. You can use other meats—like thick pork chops or short ribs—in place of or in addition to the ones listed here.
- 12/21
Mushroom and Watercress Salad with Breadcrumbs
King trumpet mushrooms star in this salad served at Brooklyn's Prime Meats. They're available at many supermarkets, but you'll find them at better prices at many Asian markets. Crimini (baby bella) mushrooms are a fine substitute.
- 13/21
Kale Chips with Rye Breadcrumbs
Psst—this recipe also has cream cheese so you know it's a winner.
- Christopher Testani14/21
Root Vegetable Gratin
The key to gratins is having all the ingredients—whether they’re basic potatoes or the mixed root vegetables below—sliced the same thickness so they cook at the same rate. Make friends with a mandoline: It quickly yields precise, even slices.
- 16/21
Squash and Tomato Gratin
A crunchy, cheesy topping gives this tomato and squash gratin big flavor and texture.
- 17/21
Strozzapreti with Spinach and Preserved Lemon
This bright, vegetarian sauce features lemon three ways: juice, zest, and preserved lemon peel.
- 18/21
Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Not your standard deviled eggs, these are bright from the addition of vinegar and horseradish before serving.
- 19/21
Winter Greens Gratin
You want thick, coarse breadcrumbs for this hearty dish. Think Corn Flake-size.
- © Condé Nast20/21
Pasta with Anchovies, Chile, and Dill Breadcrumbs
“Melting” onions and anchovies slowly over low heat gives this dish its savory backbone, while dill breadcrumbs add a crunchy, herbal top note.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott21/21
Roasted Cauliflower and Ricotta Grandma Pie
Precooking the cauliflower and breadcrumbs means they will get toasty and crisp as the pie bakes. An extra step, yes, but well worth it.