Garlic bread is a delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with any meal. But what do you do when you have leftover garlic bread? Don’t throw it away! There are plenty of delicious ways to use leftover garlic bread. Here are a few ideas.
One of the easiest ways to use leftover garlic bread is to make croutons. Simply cut the bread into cubes and toast them in the oven until they are golden brown. Croutons can be added to salads, soups, and stews for extra flavor and crunch. Let’s see what are the other ways we can make use of leftover garlic bread.
Garlic Bread Panzanella Salad
This salad is a great way to use up leftover garlic bread, tomatoes, and other summer vegetables. Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and toss with a vinaigrette dressing. The bread will soak up the dressing and become soft and flavorful. Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
– 1 loaf leftover garlic bread, cubed
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cucumber, diced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Garlic Bread Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is made with toasted bread and toppings. Leftover garlic bread is the perfect base for bruschetta. Simply toast the bread and top it with your favorite toppings. Here are some ideas:
– Chopped tomatoes and basil
– Sliced mozzarella cheese and prosciutto
– Roasted vegetables
– Whipped ricotta cheese and honey
– Smoked salmon and cream cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut the leftover garlic bread into 1-inch thick slices.
3. Brush the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Remove the bread from the oven and top with your favorite toppings.
5. Serve immediately.
Garlic Bread Casserole
This casserole is a great way to use up leftover garlic bread and other ingredients you have on hand. Simply combine the ingredients in a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden brown. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
– 1 loaf leftover garlic bread, cubed
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1/2 onion, chopped
– 1 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
– 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the garlic bread cubes, ground beef mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
These are just a few ideas for using leftover garlic bread. Get creative and come up with your own recipes! Leftover garlic bread is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. So next time you have some leftover garlic bread, don’t throw it away! Repurpose it into a delicious new meal.
