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Crunchy casserole topping instead of nuts ideas?

Nataliesgramma — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:36:32 GMT

I usually make a Sweet Potato casserole that has a topping that includes crushed Pecans. My graddaughter is allergic to tree nuts, so pecans are definetly out.

Any suggestions of what I can use instead of pecans for that crunchy toppping?

Re: Crunchy casserole topping instead of nuts ideas?

sunshine45 — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:40:35 GMT

crushed ritz crackers or traditional corn flakes ...... either of them mixed with a little bit of butter and paprika makes a nice topping for casseroles.

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NickNack — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:42:51 GMT

I make a sweet potato topping out of crushed corn flakes, brown sugar and butter. It's delicious!

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house_cat — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:40:58 GMT

My new favorite, and hubby's too, is panko crumbs, mixed with melted butter and cheese if desired. I've used both parmesan and cheddar, depending on the dish. I'm posting a pic of last week's chicken/noodle casserole so you can see how it looks after it's baked.

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Fressa — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:32:41 GMT

I always use the French's french fried onions in place of nuts or when I want some extra crunch to something.

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DoneTryin — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:40:41 GMT

Grape Nuts

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ChiliPepper — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:57:04 GMT

I am going to use granola, I don't know if the brand I have has nuts in it or not.

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sfnative — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:04:26 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
My new favorite, and hubby's too, is panko crumbs, mixed with melted butter and cheese if desired. I've used both parmesan and cheddar, depending on the dish. I'm posting a pic of last week's chicken/noodle casserole so you can see how it looks after it's baked.

@house_cat

My new favorite as well! The crunch is great and additions can be made for the topping to go sweet or savory.

Re: Crunchy casserole topping instead of nuts ideas?

novamc1 — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:23:42 GMT

@Nataliesgramma

The only things I've used that might not have been mentioned here already are crushed saltine crackers and crushed potato chips. Panko crumbs are my favorite, however, and I use them on top of many different casserole dishes and baked fish.

On casseroles, they're usually just mixed with butter and some seasonings, maybe. On fish, they are great moistened with a little mayonnaise and dijon mustard, or in a mix of maple syrup and melted butter.

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novamc1 — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:33:26 GMT

Just thought of another one that I use quite often ------crushed Pepperidge Farm herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs, mixed with a little melted butter..

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Nataliesgramma — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:59:19 GMT

Thanks!!! so many great ideas!!

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candys mine — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 23:15:25 GMT

Crushed- Buttered pretzels, potato chips, matzo crackers and all the other good ideas before!

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cancun08 — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 23:31:34 GMT

My 4yr old granddaughter suffers from the same allergies & I recently saw a recipe for faux pecan pie, a favorite of mine, they used crushed pretzels in place of pecans. Haven't tried it, but it certainly is on my "to do" list!

HTH

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I usually make a Sweet Potato casserole that has a topping that includes crushed Pecans. My graddaughter is allergic to tree nuts, so pecans are definetly out.

Any suggestions of what I can use instead of pecans for that crunchy toppping?

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Toppers — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:18:43 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
crushed ritz crackers or traditional corn flakes ...... either of them mixed with a little bit of butter and paprika makes a nice topping for casseroles.

To top a casserole, I've used crushed Ritz crackers mixed with butter, or crushed saltines mixed with butter if I didn't have any Ritz crackers on hand. Either works out well.

Re: Crunchy casserole topping instead of nuts ideas?

NickNack — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 21:29:07 GMT

@Nataliesgramma I'm curious what you ended up using as a topping for your sweet potato casserole.

Re: Crunchy casserole topping instead of nuts ideas?

Nataliesgramma — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 23:05:52 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
@Nataliesgramma I'm curious what you ended up using as a topping for your sweet potato casserole.

I used cornflakes...and everyone said they liked it!! I am going to try some of the other suggestions for other casseroles I make.....