14 Ways to Use Leftover Bread

December 29, 2017
© Juls Kitchen
We’re not crazy. We know that bread should be consumed when it’s doughy, soft and fresh. But we also abide by the golden rule of carbs—that all leftover bread shall be put to use. Here, 14 ways to turn old bread into something delicious.
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Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake

Credit: © Juls Kitchen

Forget about the stale bread this recipe calls for: The chocolate cake is moist and delicious.

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Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

Credit: © Just a Taste

No fork or knife necessary.

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Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding

Credit: © Salt and Wind

Let’s get savory up in here.

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Strata with Mushroom and Chard

Credit: © The New York Times

The vegetables cancel out the carbs, right?

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Ribollita

Credit: © The New York Times

Crispy bread makes this rustic soup all the more filling.

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Mac and Cheese

Credit: © Bon Appetit

Homemade breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch to mac and cheese.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Credit: © Le Creme de la Crumb

Heck, make any meatball recipe your heart desires.

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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Credit: © The Fork Bite

Doesn’t everything taste better as finger food?

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Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Gouda

Credit: © Adventures in Cooking

Pudding for breakfast? We’re into it.

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French Onion Soup

Credit: © Epicurious

If only everything could be dripping in melted Gruyère.

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Crostini

Credit: © House of Yumm

Top 'em with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella for a sophisticated party app.

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Homemade Pita Chips

Credit: © Made from Pinterest

Where the hummus at?

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Challah French Toast

Credit: © Food and Wine

Gentiles, we strongly suggest you start buying challah.

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Skillet Fondue

Credit: PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL

Transport yourself to an après-ski in the Alps.

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