14 wonderful ways to use stale bread

Make croutons and add them to tray bakes like this one-pan Tuscan chicken, salads, soups and more.

Transform older bread into breadcrumbs and add them to meatloaf.

Bread and butter pudding will soak up all that creamy goodness, meaning it’s ideal for dry bread.

Italian soups like ribollita are perfect for stale bread.

Grill or chargill bread and for delicious bruschetta.

Make a panzanella. This Italian dish includes pieces of stale bread that soak up all the salad juices.

Use it in your favourite stuffing.

Add it to salads, like this cos and walnut dish.

Add breadcrumbs to pasta bakes to get that crunchy topping everyone loves.

Meatballs benefit from the addition of breadcrumbs.

The bechamel sauce in a croque monsieur will hide any hint of staleness!

Dip bread into a creamy, eggy mixture for French toast.

Make your own fresh breadcrumbs.

Whip up a beautiful pasta pangrattato.