Six Ideas for Using Leftover Bread

Do you ever have pieces of bread left from the loaf that go a bit stale? Perhaps it is the heel that no one likes, perhaps it is a piece that was sliced imperfectly and didn't work for a sandwich. We put pieces like these in the freezer and save them until we have enough to use for a project.

Whether you make your own bread or you buy bread from the store or a bakery, don't waste it when it goes a bit stale! Below are some ideas for using stale bread, or just using it up before it molds:

Make French Toast 

Stale bread slices are perfect for making French Toast. Slightly stale bread soaks up the mix better, making for a more moist result. Just use your favorite French Toast recipe!

Make French Toast Casserole 

This is our favorite way to use up our leftover bread slices. Whether you have pieces of the heel or the center, cutting the slices into smaller pieces and soaking them in the mix overnight makes for a moist casserole the next day. Check out our website for the recipe we use.

Make Bread Pudding 

Bread pudding is quite similar to French Toast Casserole. We found a recipe on Fantabulosity that claims to be the best.

Make Stuffing (or Dressing)

Use stale bread in your favorite stuffing/dressing recipe for turkey dinner or for a side dish for a pot luck.

Make Bread Crumbs 

Put the stale pieces in a food processer and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. Save these for use as a casserole topper, a salad topper, or for use in your favorite recipe.

Feed the Birds 

Let the bread get even more stale, crumble it, and take it outside to feed the birds. You can feed the birds in your yard, or head to a local lake and feed the ducks and geese. Make it an outing with your children or grandchildren. They will likely enjoy it!


Homemade marbled sourdough bread



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