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What to cook with bread

Quick answer: With bread you can make French toast (15 min), Grilled cheese (10 min), Panzanella (bread salad) (15 min).

Slightly stale bread is an ingredient, not waste. It toasts better, soaks up eggs, and crisps into croutons.

Updated 2026-10-07

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French toast: with bread in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: 2 eggs, milk, cinnamon, butter, syrup

  1. Whisk eggs, a splash of milk and cinnamon.
  2. Soak bread slices briefly.
  3. Fry in butter until golden on both sides.
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Grilled cheese: with bread in ~10 minutes

~10 min

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You'll also need: cheese, butter

  1. Butter the outside of two slices.
  2. Fill with cheese.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat until golden and melted, flipping once.
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Panzanella (bread salad): with bread in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, vinegar

  1. Toast bread cubes in olive oil until crisp.
  2. Toss with chopped tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
  3. Dress with oil and vinegar and rest 10 minutes.
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Goes well with: eggs, cheese, tomatoes, garlic, milk, canned tuna

Tip: Freeze sliced bread and toast straight from frozen; it keeps for months.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.