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Nigeria needs $3tn to bridge infrastructure gap – Speaker Abbas
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:44:57 +0000

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, said Nigeria needs to invest about $3tn over the next 30 years to bridge the infrastructure gap. He listed the critical sectors of investment to include road networks, power supply, housing, healthcare, and education, among others. Speaker Abbas stated this at the flag-off ceremony

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Edo records 370% revenue growth in eight years- Govt
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:43:44 +0000

Edo State has recorded a 370 per cent growth in Internally Generated Revenue in the last eight years, with the state’s revenue projected to close at N85 billion by the end of 2024. The Chairman of the Edo State Taskforce on IGR, John Inegbedion, disclosed this during the Q3 2024 EIRS Quarterly Performance Review meeting

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Mbah unveils tractor assembly plant in Enugu
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:40:40 +0000

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, flagged off the construction of the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu City. The governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry, established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. In unveiling the construction of the Nortra

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I’m better as a Nigerian than in Oodua Republic, says Obasanjo
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:23:42 +0000

A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, lamented the state of disunity in the country saying that this is one flaw that has hindered the country from achieving greatness and being the leading light of the entire black race. Obasanjo said that despite the uninspiring situation of things in the country, he

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Sokoto gov pardons 113 inmates
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:06:53 +0000

The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Tuesday, pardoned no fewer than 113 inmates at the Sokoto Correctional Centre in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Represented by the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasiru Binji, the governor said the pardon was in line with Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal

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Senate to probe NDLEA allegations against Kwara lawmaker
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:03:07 +0000

The Senate on Tuesday set up an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking against Senator Oyelola Ashiru, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The panel, headed by former Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, is expected to report back within one week. While the Senate did not explicitly state that the NDLEA

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German pizza company caught in cocaine delivery scheme
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:57:11 +0000

German authorities uncovered a drug operation at a pizzeria in Düsseldorf, where customers could discreetly order cocaine by requesting item number 40 on the menu. This particular pizza became a hit, drawing suspicion from food inspectors earlier this year in March. Criminal director Michael Graf von Moltke confirmed to reporters, “That was one of the

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Nobody can revisit Supreme Court ruling on LG Autonomy — AGF
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:55:13 +0000

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has affirmed that no state or individual possesses the authority to overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday during a media chat, Fagbemi stressed that the apex court’s decision is binding and non-negotiable, and all

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Court sacks Kano electoral commission chair, five others over political ties
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:53:52 +0000

Barely four days before the Kano Local Government Areas election, a Federal High Court in the state has sacked Prof. Sani Malumfashi as the chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission for being a card-carrying member of a political party. The presiding judge, Simon Amobeda gave the ruling on Tuesday, in a matter filed

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PDP crisis: No more conflict in NWC, says Oyinlola panel
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:41:23 +0000

The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee, set up to resolve the factionalisation of the National Working Committee in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, announced on Tuesday that it has completed its mission. Addressing journalists after a three-hour marathon meeting with the warring parties, Oyinlola disclosed that the differences within the ranks of the NWC have been

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NSCDC seizes 20,000 litres of stolen crude in Abia, arrests five
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:28:05 +0000

In a move against crude oil theft, the Commandant General Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested five suspects and recovered 20,000 liters of crude oil stolen from Abia State. The NSCDC disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, and posted on its Facebook page

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FCCPC seeks transparent prepaid meter replacement process
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:23:45 +0000

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection amid rising concerns over the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies. This initiative comes in response to numerous complaints from consumers who fear they might face financial burdens during this transition. Ikeja Electric

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Enugu assumes full regulation of electricity market
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:20:46 +0000

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Tuesday, took over full regulatory oversight of the state’s electricity market from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This significant step towards state-level empowerment in the electricity sector was made possible by the enactment of the Enugu State Electricity Law 2023 and the establishment of the EERC. Speaking during

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IG appoints new AIG for Zone 16 Command
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:18:34 +0000

A new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, has been appointed for the Zone 16 Command of the Nigerian Police with headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. A statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Emonena Gunn, on Tuesday in Yenagoa said the new appointment by the Inspector General of Police, Mr

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FG to probe arms smuggling through Gulf of Guinea – NSA
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:12:30 +0000

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government has picked interest in the interrogation of the Gulf of Guinea as a major route for arms trafficking into Nigeria. He noted that several reports had revealed that small and light weapons are smuggled through the maritime sector. Ribadu who was represented by

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Ebonyi police vow to sanction officers in viral extortion video
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:06:31 +0000

The Police Command in Ebonyi has warned its officers and men to steer clear of unprofessional acts and focus on promoting the good image of the Nigeria Police Force. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, issued the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Ukandu stated that the

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Heavy rainfall threatens food production in Nasarawa
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:00:08 +0000

Farmers in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have expressed concerns that excessive rainfall could damage crops, reduce yields, and aggravate food insecurity across the country. The farmers told newsmen in separate interviews in Nasarawa on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that climate change and variability, which are affecting weather patterns and

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Kano gov to announce new minimum wage next week 
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:08 +0000

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s advisory committee on the new minimum wage. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by the

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Sanwo-Olu, CDS to speak on peace, security in Qatar
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:28:42 +0000

Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, are expected to speak at the 18th edition of the Africa Security Watch Award and Conference scheduled for December 10 in Doha, Qatar. The International Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, Patrick Agbambu, announced this at a briefing in Abuja

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INEC cautions journalists against spreading fake news
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:22:16 +0000

Three weeks before the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission assured journalists in the state that their safety during the coverage of the election would be guaranteed. The commission also warned journalists against publishing and spreading fake news before and during the election, which is set for November 16. Speaking at

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Address manpower shortage in hospitals, lawmaker urges A’Ibom govt
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:09:10 +0000

The member representing the Ibiono Ibom State constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has urged the state government to recruit more health workers to address the manpower needs of secondary health facilities in the state. Essien made the call on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of some general hospitals in

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Ondo poll: 55,859 PVCs collected as INEC extends exercise to LGs
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:52:50 +0000

Ahead of the Ondo governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards were collected in the state over a five-day period, representing 62.2 per cent of the 89,777 available cards. The Ondo governorship election is scheduled for November 16, 2024. The collection exercise, which ran from October 17

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Benue varsity governing council suspends VC, appoints acting
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:47:33 +0000

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo in Benue State, has appointed Professor Ediga Bede Agbo as the acting Vice Chancellor, following the suspension of the institution’s pioneer VC, Professor Innocent Ujah. This development was announced in a statement released on Monday by the university’s Coordinator of Information, Publication, and Public

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Reps urge CBN to increase agricultural lending by $3bn
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:47:12 +0000

The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide an additional $3 billion in funding to small-scale farmers through the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending to boost their productivity. This followed the consideration of a motion during Tuesday’s plenary session on “Repositioning the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for

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Russia remains valued ally, friend, says S’Africa
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:43:46 +0000

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday he considered Moscow a “valued ally” and friend during talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Leaders from two dozen countries are expected to visit Russia for the three-day gathering, as Putin seeks to build an alliance of nations aimed at challenging what

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How Bobrisky’s attempt to cross Seme border failed – Witnesses
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:38:12 +0000

More details have emerged on how popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was arrested at Seme Border on Monday. Witnesses told the News Agency of Nigeria that Bobrisky arrived at the departure axis of the border post around 1.30 a.m. on Monday in a black SUV Mercedes Benz. According to the sources, Bobrisky

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Tinubu states commitment to uninterrupted academic calendar
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:35:55 +0000

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to members of Staff of Nigerian Universities to give peace a chance and avail themselves of the opportunity of negotiations created by his administration. Tinubu said there will no longer be close down of universities across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the 39th Convocation of the

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Police arrest suspected cultist seeking to buy AK-47 in Delta
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:26:22 +0000

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Amadasu Victor, who admitted to attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle to become the leader of a notorious cult group, the Vikings Confraternity. The arrest was confirmed in a video posted on Tuesday via X by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright,

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New mpox variant detected in Germany
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:02:47 +0000

An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday. The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was “monitoring the situation

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Unilever records 46% growth, achieves N103.8bn turnover
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:00:55 +0000

Unilever Nigeria Plc has recorded a turnover of N103.8 billion, representing a 46 per cent increase compared to the N71.2 billion turnover recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. Unilever stated that the information was derived from an unaudited interim report for the nine months ending 30th September 2024. A statement released on Tuesday read,

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Flavors of a jambalaya in an easy-to-make casserole

 

This delicious Louisiana Casserole has become an instant favorite in our house! It has all of the delicious flavors of a jambalaya in an easy-to-make casserole. Tasty andouille sausage, shrimp, veggies, rice, and cajun seasoning come together for a complete meal on the table in just 40 minutes!

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort Food: If you’re craving some warm, cozy, classic comfort food, you will love this hearty Louisiana casserole. 
• Easy to Make: This dish comes together so quickly and easily. You can whip this up in less than an hour, which includes prep and cook time! 
• So tasty: The combination of bold spices with cajun-style ingredients, plenty of texture, and the crisp topping will be a dinner that you’ll want to enjoy again and again!

Ingredients Needed for Louisiana Casserole

The ingredients needed to make this Louisiana casserole recipe are classic cajun ingredients that come together for major flavor and texture. This meal is similar to a traditional jambalaya, but everything is cooked together in one dish. It’s savory and hearty, with warm spices that make this casserole irresistible. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Shrimp: For convenience, buy your shrimp peeled and deveined.
• Andouille Sausage: A smoked sausage commonly used in Cajun cuisine.
• Cooked Rice: I used minute rice for this recipe, but you can make regular rice with a rice maker.
• Yellow Onion: Adds a sweet, savory flavor and a bit of texture.
• Red Bell Pepper: Gives the dish a beautiful color and a slightly sweet crunch.
• Green Bell Pepper: Provides a green color, which adds contrast, making the dish look appetizing and tastes amazing!
• Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes: Adds the most delicious smoky flavor.
• Butter: Cooking the vegetables in butter adds a rich, deep flavor.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is one of the best ingredients to pair with shrimp (just ask this brown butter spicy shrimp), and along with the other veggies, it adds depth and complexity.
• Salt and Pepper: To enhance all of the flavors.
• Cajun Seasoning: You can use a store-bought spice blend or try this homemade cajun seasoning.

Breadcrumb topping

• Parmesan Cheese: For sharp cheesy flavor.
• Bread Crumbs: Adds golden, crispy texture on top of the casserole.
• Salt and Pepper: For extra flavor.

How to Make Louisiana Casserole

Trust me when I say this is an easy recipe to follow. Most of the ingredients are ready to go! You just need to sauté the veggies, heat the sausage, and cook the shrimp, and dinner is served! The whole family will love this one. Here’s how everything comes together:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Sauté Veggies: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the onion, red, and green pepper to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables become tender.
3. Sauté Sausage and Shrimp: Add the garlic, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, sauté until the shrimp are mostly pink.
4. Combine All Ingredients: Add the vegetables and meat to the baking dish along with the rice, tomatoes, and cajun seasoning. Stir everything together.
5. Mix the Topping: Mix the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper, in a small bowl. Then sprinkle the top of the casserole with this mixture.
6. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the rice has had time to soak in any excess juice.
7. Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Louisiana Casserole Tips and Variations

It’s hard to get this casserole wrong. It really is so simple to put this casserole together and it tastes amazing! But here are a few tips and substitution ideas so it turns out exactly how you like it!

• For the Topping: For the breadcrumb topping, I used plain breadcrumbs. You can try panko breadcrumbs as a substitute.
• Thaw Frozen Shrimp: If you use frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking it with the sausage and veggies. 
• Pre-Cooked Rice: To save time, I like to use pre-cooked rice that you heat in the microwave. 5-minute rice should also work just fine.
• Sausage: This recipe calls for andouille sausage, but you can use a kielbasa or other link sausage of your choice!
• Spice Level: Want to spice things up? I recommend adding a seeded and diced jalapeño to the skillet with the bell peppers and onions. You can also mix in some red pepper flakes for that extra kick of heat!

Storing Leftovers

This Louisiana casserole has the best texture when it is served fresh out of the oven. However, leftovers can be stored and enjoyed for a few days after cooking. This dish makes a great lunch for the next day! Here are my tips for storing and reheating leftovers.

• In the Refrigerator: Stored properly in an airtight container, leftovers will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
• Reheating: I recommend reheating in the microwave until warmed through. I always start with using 30 second increments, so I don’t over cook the shrimp.
• Freezing: I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

More Casserole Recipes

Casseroles make some of the best meals. They are usually super easy to throw together and taste amazing. Try out some of my other family favorites! For more dinner inspiration, find my full list of casseroles here!

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Louisiana Casserole

This delicious Louisiana Casserole has become an instant favorite in our house! It has all of the delicious flavors of a jambalaya in an easy-to-make casserole. Tasty andouille sausage, shrimp, veggies, rice and cajun seasoning come together for a complete meal on the table in just 40 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine American, cajun, Southern

Keyword casserole, louisiana, louisiana casserole recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 348kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup butter, salted
• ½ yellow onion, minced, about 1/3 cup
• 1 green bell pepper, diced, about 1 cup
• 1 red bell pepper, diced, about 1 cup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, about 2 teaspoons
• 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into ¼ inch rounds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups cooked rice, white or brown
• 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes,
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning

Breadcrumb topping

• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red, and green pepper to the skillet and saute until the vegetables become tender.
• Add the garlic, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, saute until the shrimp mostly pink.
• Add the vegetables and meat to the baking dish along with the rice, tomatoes, and cajun seasoning. Stir everything well.
• In a small bowl mix together the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Top the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the rice has had time to soak in any excess juice.
• Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If you are using frozen shrimp, thaw it before cooking. 

 

You can use jumbo or mini shrimps in this recipe, the shrimp I used was a medium-sized, standard shrimp fresh at the deli of my local grocery store. 

 

I used minute rice for this recipe but you can make regular rice with a rice maker.  To get 3 cups of cooked rice you will need to cook about 1 cup of dry rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1631IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg

Learn how to make the perfect homemade Graham Cracker Crust

 

Learn how to make the perfect homemade Graham Cracker Crust! It comes together in just 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for the right amount of buttery sweetness and crunch! You’ll never buy one from the store again!

Reasons to Love This Recipe

• No Baking Required: It doesn’t get any easier than a no-bake pie! This pie crust recipe comes together quickly with no fuss.
• Best Taste and Texture: This crust is perfectly sweet and buttery tasting, plus it’s just the right amount of crisp and crumbly while still holding its shape.
• Simple Ingredients: It only takes 3 ingredients to whip up this easy pie crust!

Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Every baker needs a reliable graham cracker crust recipe to have in their arsenal. This one is simple to make and so delicious! It’s my go-to recipe, from cream cheese pie to my key lime tart. While you can always use a store-bought crust, homemade tastes so much better, and it has a much better texture than a packaged crust from the store.

Ingredients You’ll Need

One of my favorite things about this pie crust recipe is that the ingredient list is short and sweet. You need only three simple ingredients to make it! Exact measurements of the ingredients can be found below in the recipe card.

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can purchase graham cracker crumbs in a box down the baking aisle or make the crumbs yourself by crushing about 12 sheets of graham crackers.
• Granulated Sugar: For wonderful sweetness without overwhelming the graham cracker flavor.
• Salted Butter: Melted butter is what will bind the tiny crumbs and sugar together. It also will give the crust an incredibly rich and buttery flavor. 

How to Make a Graham Cracker Crust

This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make! Then, you can chill the crust for 30 minutes or bake it for 12 minutes before adding your filling.

1. Mix Ingredients: Add the graham cracker crumbs and sugar to a medium bowl and mix. Add the melted butter and mix evenly until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
2. Press into the Pie Dish: Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and use your hands or a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass to press the crumbs evenly into the sides and bottom of the pan. Set it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare your chosen filling, or at least 30 minutes before adding the filling.

Tips for Making Graham Cracker Crust

This delicious graham cracker crust really is so easy to make! Here are some tips and variations to make it just the way you like it.

• Baking the Crumb Crust: Should you use a no-bake or baked graham cracker crust? It comes down to preference. No-bake crusts have more butter, making them softer and richer in flavor. Baked crusts are crisper and have a nuttier taste, and they use less butter since the oven helps bind the crust. Both types work for recipes that don’t require baking the filling.
• Baked Crust instructions: If you want to prepare your own crust, mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and five tablespoons of melted salted butter. Press it into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding your filling of choice.
• Making Graham Cracker Crumbs: If you want to make your own graham cracker crumbs, mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and five tablespoons of melted salted butter. Press it into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding your filling of choice.
• Use Different Flavors: You can substitute the traditional honey graham cracker crumbs for another flavor of graham cracker, like, cinnamon or chocolate, you can swap them out for the same amount!  
• Unsalted Butter: If you use unsalted butter instead of salted butter, add 1-2 dashes of salt to the graham cracker mixture.

Make Ahead

To make this graham cracker pie crust super convenient, you can make it ahead of time, and then all you will have to do is fill it and serve it! 

• Freezer: If you want to bake it ahead and use it much later, you can! Once you have baked it and let it cool, wrap it in plastic wrap and cover it with aluminum foil. It will last 1-2 months in your freezer! When you are ready to use it, put it in your fridge to thaw.
• Refrigerate: If you’d like to use the crust within a day or two, then after you have baked it and it has cooled, cover it with aluminum foil and store it in your fridge for 1-2 days. You can also store it the same way without baking it.

Ways to Use a Graham Cracker Crust

Graham cracker crust can be used to make so many fabulous pies! It’s definitely a favorite of mine, and it’s way easier than a regular pastry pie crust. Here are some delicious pie recipes to use your perfect graham cracker crust!

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Graham Cracker Crust

Learn how to make the perfect homemade Graham Cracker Crust! It comes together in just 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for the right amount of buttery sweetness and crunch! You’ll never buy one from the store again!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword graham cracker crust, graham cracker pie crust, homemade graham cracker crust, how to make graham cracker crust, no-bake graham cracker crust

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

chill time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 1 9-inch crust

Calories 1605kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup salted butter melted

Instructions

• Add the graham cracker crumbs, and sugar to a medium bowl and mix. Add the melted butter and mix evenly until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
• Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and use your hands or a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass to press the crumbs evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Set it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare your chosen filling, or at least 30 minutes before adding the filling.

Notes

Baked graham cracker crust:

Mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and 5 tablespoons of melted salted butter. Press it into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding your filling of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 1605kcal | Carbohydrates: 162g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 105g | Saturated Fat: 60g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 1561mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 2836IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 5mg