35 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Bread

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35 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Bread2/34 Chai-Spiced Bread Pudding 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing is cozier to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to make a dessert that everyone raves about. —Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 180 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 3/34 Ranch Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ranch Pasta Recipe photo

It was party day

by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this ranch pasta after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it’s easy to throw in veggies you have on hand. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 436 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 4/34 Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests

Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich and hearty brunch dish is loaded with ham, mushrooms and cheese, plus layers of sliced French bread. It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 858 calories, 69g fat (41g saturated fat), 415mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 5/34 Salad Croutons 4 Reviews Salad Croutons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to

Her well-seasoned salad toppers will set you back a mere 4 cents per serving!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Homemade croutons are a delight to serve with your favorite mixed green salad-or as a crunchy snack,” suggests Fayne Lutz of Taos, New Mexico. Her well-seasoned salad toppers will set you back a mere 4 cents per serving! Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/34 Chicken and Dressing 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dressing Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Creator: I’ve always enjoyed trying new recipes, and now that our children are grown, I have more time to do just that! Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 390 calories, 13g fat (0 saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 7/34 Strawberry Panzanella Salad Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a crowd-pleaser, this strawberry panzanella salad never disappoints. This version is sweet and

offers the opportunity to use seasonal fruits in a creative way

offers the opportunity to use seasonal fruits in a creative way. For a fun twist, use margarita glasses when serving and rim the glasses with sugar and a strawberry garnish. —Careema Bell, Trenton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 385 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 8/34 Chocolate French Toast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this yummy treat for a special breakfast or brunch. The layer of chocolate hidden inside

makes a wonderful flavor combination that appeals to kids of all ages

makes a wonderful flavor combination that appeals to kids of all ages. You might even be tempted to serve this chocolate sandwich for dessert! —Pat Habiger Spearville, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 348 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 9/34 Mustard Ham Strata 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mustard Ham Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had this at a bed-and-breakfast years ago. The owners were kind enough to give me the

recipe, and I’ve made it many times since

recipe, and I’ve made it many times since. —Dolores Zornow, Poynette, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 198 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch. 10/34 Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loves pear crisp, but one night I was making bread pudding. He asked if I could make both. I compromised by combining

two desserts into this one dish

two desserts into this one dish. It’s absolutely fantastic! —Kurt Wait, Redwood City, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 11/34 Savory Zucchini Bread Pudding 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don’t have day-old bread in your pantry, simply slice fresh bread and bake it at 300° for 10

Their convenient size makes them ideal for a breakfast buffet

minutes. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 182 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 12/34 French Toast Sticks 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Toast Sticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Keep these French toast sticks in the freezer for an instant filling breakfast. Their convenient size makes them ideal for a breakfast buffet. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3 sticks: 183 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat),

145mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 13/34 Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful salad is easy to make, and it’s even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You can use pecans in place of the almonds or watercress instead of the arugula or spinach. —Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 361 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol,

435mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein

435mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 14/34 Vanilla French Toast 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn’t figure out what made the French toast so delicious until we learned the secret was vanilla. Since then, we’ve added a touch of vanilla to our waffle and pancake recipes, and it makes all the difference. —Joe and Bobbi Schott, Castroville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 218

Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 15/34 Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without whipped cream and butterscotch topping): 502 calories, 30g fat (16g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol,

384mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein

384mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 16/34 Chicken Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original old family recipe for this chicken casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch. Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great. It’s an attractive main dish. —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 416 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat),

You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available

101mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 17/34 Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1

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