- Croutons: Cut the stale bread into cubes, place them in a roasting tray, drizzle over a glug of olive oil and toast until golden and crunchy. Great for soups and salads.
- Meatball Mix: Make breadcrumbs by toasting slices, then grating them. Use the crumbs as part of your meatball mixture. You can also freeze the breadcrumbs to use later.
- Chicken Stuffing: Grate stale bread and combine it with your favourite herbs, lemon zest and juice, and butter. Stuff the chicken’s cavity with your mixture, close the opening using either toothpicks or a halved lemon and roast the bird in the oven like you usually would and dish up.
- Crunchy Toppings: Combine parmesan and breadcrumbs to add some crunch to your mac & cheese by using this as a topping while it’s baking.
- Fondue: Cut the stale bread into bite-sized cubes and use it to soak up that delicious, melted cheese at your next fondue party.
- French Toast: A breakfast classic – thick slices of bread, dipped in whisked egg, pan-fried in loads of butter until golden and topped with crispy bacon and golden syrup.
- Bruschetta: If you have a stale loaf of Ciabatta or French bread, cut it into thin slices, brush with garlicky olive oil and pop on a roasting tray and toast in the oven until golden on both sides. Serve topped with a combination of finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
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