"A casserole is one of the most satisfying yet inexpensive one-dish meals to make. Thrown together quickly and with minimal effort, a casserole can be customized with a wide variety of meats, vegetables, pasta or grains, your favorite seasonings, and a creamy element to bind it all together. There are plenty of tips and tricks to make your casserole a winner while avoiding mistakes."
""Many of us default to a cheese topping, but other options will still give you that golden look and also lend some textural contrast in the form of crunchiness," he says. Aside from breadcrumbs, which he considers the obvious choice, you can also look to croutons, crushed potato chips, tortilla chips, savory crackers, or perhaps a crumble of your favorite boxed cereal. Some cooks like to use chow mein noodles, or even pretzels, to add a pleasant crunch and that same golden topping"
Casseroles offer an inexpensive, customizable one-dish meal built from meats, vegetables, pasta or grains, seasonings, and a creamy binder. A common mistake is failing to add textural contrast, which leaves many casseroles flat in mouthfeel. Crunchy toppings supply that contrast and create a desirable golden finish. Suitable toppings include breadcrumbs, panko, croutons, crushed potato or tortilla chips, savory crackers, boxed cereal crumbs, chow mein noodles, pretzels, fried onions, pork rinds, or crispy bacon. Cheese can be placed under or over crunchy elements to balance flavor and texture. Pantry staples make quick, budget-friendly enhancements.
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