14 Ways to Use Leftover Bread

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This piece originally appeared on PureWow.We’re not crazy. We know that bread should be consumed when it’s doughy, soft and fresh. But we also abide by the golden rule of carbs—that all leftover bread shall be put to use. Here, 14 ways to turn old bread into something delicious.

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Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake

Forget about the stale bread this recipe calls for: The chocolate cake is moist and delicious. Get the recipe.

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Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

No fork or knife necessary. Get the recipe.

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Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding

Let’s get savory up in here. Get the recipe.

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Strata with Mushroom and Chard

The vegetables cancel out the carbs, right? Get the recipe.

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Ribollita

Crispy bread makes this rustic soup all the more filling. Get the recipe.

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Mac and Cheese

Homemade breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch to mac and cheese. Get the recipe.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Heck, make any meatball recipe your heart desires. Get the recipe.

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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Doesn’t everything taste better as finger food? Get the recipe.

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Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Gouda

Pudding for breakfast? We’re into it. Get the recipe.

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French Onion Soup

If only everything could be dripping in melted Gruyère. Get the recipe.

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Crostini

Top 'em with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella for a sophisticated party app. Get the recipe.

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Homemade Pita Chips

Where the hummus at? Get the recipe.

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Challah French Toast

Gentiles, we strongly suggest you start buying challah. Get the recipe.

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Skillet Fondue

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14 Ways to Use Leftover Bread

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Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake

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Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

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Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding

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Strata with Mushroom and Chard

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Ribollita

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Mac and Cheese

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

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Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

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Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Gouda

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French Onion Soup

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Crostini

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Homemade Pita Chips

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Challah French Toast

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Skillet Fondue

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