Leftover bread recipes
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Tuscan-style ribollita
Save up stale bread and transform it into this thick, chunky, delicious stew, which is low in fat and calories, and showcases tomatoes, beans and cavolo nero.
Bread and butter pudding
Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest
Fried bread
Homemade fried bread is the perfect accompaniment to eggs or a full English fry-up. It's super-simple to make and needs just two ingredients
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Use wholegrain bread for the crumb coating on these stunning fishcakes, made with rainbow trout and creamed horseradish. Serve with a herby yogurt
Avocado panzanella
With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time
Bread pudding
This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream
Marmalade & whisky bread & butter pudding
The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer
Banana bread & butter pudding
A microwave pud that will have the family thinking you've been cooking for hours
Czech bread dumplings (knedlíky)
A clever idea for using up stale bread, these dumplings would be a welcome addition to any wintry stew or casserole. They're traditionally boiled and served sliced
Hot cross bread & lemon pudding
Use up your leftover fruit buns in this sumptuous spin on traditional bread and butter pudding - a great spring bake
Chocolate & banana French toast
An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread
Crisp chicken bites
Summer holidays often mean kids friends are round for dinner, make sure there's something in the freezer with these yummy bites
Winter apple & squash panzanella
Give the classic Italian tomato and stale bread salad a seasonal twist with hazelnuts, cranberries, squash and apple
Cherry tomato & ham bread & butter bake
Quick and easy to prepare, this dish makes a great family dinner to use up leftover bread
Leek & tomato eggy bread bake
Use up leftover white bread in this cheesy bake with leeks and tomatoes- it's great served with ketchup
Baked ratatouille with lemon breadcrumbs
The staple vegetarian dish is spruced up with a citrussy sourdough crust- chunkily chop your courgettes, onion, peppers and tomatoes for extra texture
Panettone pudding
This is a posh version of bread and butter pudding, rich with cream and vanilla – great for using up any excess Christmas panettone
Easiest ever bread pudding
The ultimate in quick comfort food – only five minutes to prepare, perfect to pop in the oven before the main course
Bread sauce
Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite
Build-your-own-bruschettas
Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies
Christmas stollen pudding
Good Food reader Marion Biles shares her recipe for this creamy and luxurious pud using leftover stollen
Brie bruschetta with tomato, herbs & Serrano ham
These make a great lunch to use up leftover cheese
Panettone cake with orange frosting
If you’ve been given a panettone over
Christmas but you’re not sure what to do
with it, try this superfast,
special stacked cakeLemon & rosemary crusted fish fillets
Use up leftover bread in this crispy topping to liven up white fish