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Recipe: Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

Recipe: Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

by Erin Fletter
Photo by HelenaB/Shutterstock.com
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
makes
4-6 servings

Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills

  • grate :

    to reduce food, like a carrot, to very small shreds or pieces of the same size by rubbing it on a tool with an outside surface that has holes with cutting edges (a grater).

  • knife skills :

    Bear Claw (growl), Pinch, Plank, and Bridge (look out for trolls)

  • mince :

    to chop into teeny tiny pieces.

  • mix :

    to thoroughly combine two or more ingredients until uniform in texture.

  • sprinkle :

    to scatter small drops or particles of an ingredient evenly or randomly over food. 

Equipment Checklist

  • Cutting board + kid-safe knife
  • Grater
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Dry measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
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Ingredients

Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

  • 1/2 C mixed raw veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, tomatoes, small sweet potato, etc.)
  • 1/4 C Italian or panko breadcrumbs **(for GLUTEN ALLERGY sub gluten-free breadcrumbs)**
  • 1/4 C all-purpose flour **(for GLUTEN ALLERGY sub gluten-free flour)**
  • 2 T butter **(for DAIRY ALLERGY sub olive oil)**
  • 1 pinch salt

Food Allergen Substitutions

Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

  • Gluten/Wheat: Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs for panko breadcrumbs in Streusel Crust.
  • Dairy: Substitute olive oil for butter in Streusel Crust.

Instructions

Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust

1.
mince + mix + sprinkle

Mince or grate 1/2 cup mixed veggies In a mixing bowl, add minced veggies, 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoon butter, and 1 pinch of salt. Mix with hands until a crumbly texture forms. Sprinkle evenly over mac and cheese or other casserole just before baking.

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Not every kid will eat broccoli.

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It was steamed.

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"It’s been nice gnawing you!"

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Broc and Roll.

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A Scarrot!

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Cauliflowers!

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"Do you want to grab a bite?"

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A Collie-Flower!

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