What to Do with Stale Bread?

5 Easy Ways to Turn Leftovers into Delicious Recipes 🥖✨

Don’t toss that hard loaf just yet! Stale bread might not be great for sandwiches, but it’s the perfect base for easy, tasty, and zero-waste dishes. Here are 5 simple ways to give your bread a second life — and save money while you’re at it.

1. 🔹 Make Your Own Breadcrumbs

Let the bread dry out completely, then blitz it in a food processor.
👉 Use it to bread chicken or veggies, sprinkle on casseroles, or add crunch to baked dishes.

2. 🔹 Homemade Croutons

Cut the bread into cubes, drizzle with olive oil, add herbs or garlic powder, and bake until crispy.
👉 Ideal for soups, salads, or snacking.

3. 🔹 French Toast (the sweet kind)

Whisk eggs, milk, and sugar. Dip in slices of bread and cook in a hot pan with butter.
👉 A quick and comforting breakfast or snack. Add cinnamon, vanilla, or maple syrup if you like.

4. 🔹 Bread Pudding

Tear up the bread and mix with milk, eggs, sugar, and your favorite add-ins (raisins, chocolate, apples…).
👉 Pour into a baking dish and bake for a warm, budget-friendly dessert that feels fancy.

5. 🔹 Toasted Tartines or Bruschetta

Toast the slices, rub with garlic, and top with whatever you have on hand: tomatoes, cheese, tapenade, leftover veggies…
👉 Perfect for a quick lunch or appetizer.

✅ In a Nutshell

💡 Tip: Keep stale bread in a paper bag or cloth wrap. You can also freeze pieces to use later for recipes like these.

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