Cheesy Breadcrumb Topping Recipes

MAC AND CHEESE WITH BREADCRUMB TOPPING

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.

CHEESY BREADCRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

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

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH BREADCRUMB TOPPING RECIPE

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.