73 crusty bread recipes

A no-fuss bread machine sourdough that actually delivers tangy, crusty results. Just dump sourdough starter, bread flour, yeast, and a few pantry staples into the machine and let it work. Use the quick cycle for the best rise.

Creamy chicken stew with mushrooms, thyme, and sour cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal that's wonderful over egg noodles or crusty French bread.

Pâté maison poaches chicken livers in spiced water, then blends them with sweet butter, mustard, nutmeg, garlic, Calvados, and dried currants. The classic Silver Palate spread for crusty bread and a cold martini.

The crust is a filled Italian bread shell loaded with tasty "toppings". Hearty and vegetarian!

Try this succulent side dish that is perfect plain or served with crusty bread.

A succulent seafood stew, best serve it hot with some good crusty bread.

A simple but succulent chicken dish that can be served with pasta, rice or a crusty bread.

French-style escargots baked on mushroom caps with a white wine, garlic, parsley, and butter sauce. A classic bistro appetizer served with crusty bread for sopping up the pan juices.

Butter-poached shrimp baked in their shells with garlic, rosemary, cayenne, and a full tablespoon of paprika. The shells turn crispy while shrimp stay tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the spiced butter.

New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp cooked shell-on in a buttery, peppery sauce with beer, Worcestershire, garlic, and Cajun spices. Serve with crusty French bread.

Spicy chorizo, smoky chipotles, and melted Cotija and Manchego cheeses broiled on crusty French bread. This open-faced Mexican bread makes game day or weeknight snacking seriously addictive.

Grilled Italian sandwich layered with salami, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and provolone on crusty bread with olive mayonnaise and Dijon. A hot pressed masterpiece.

Easy cheddar and Swiss fondue melted in white wine or beer with just 6 ingredients. Smooth, creamy, and ready for dipping crusty bread in 25 minutes.

Warm brie melted over fresh herb sprigs, scored in a diamond pattern and ringed with baby pear tomatoes. A quick microwave appetizer served with crusty French bread for scooping.

Poppy seed French bread: thick slices of crusty French bread spread with parmesan butter and poppy seeds, then baked golden on both sides. The 4-ingredient garlic bread upgrade.

Creamy Welsh fondue made with tender leeks, tangy Caerphilly cheese, and lager beer. A 30-minute Welsh cheese dip with crusty bread for easy entertaining.