Dont let that bread go to waste!

you could also take the easy route and just cube or slice the bread and bake a breakfast casserole.

Whatever your method, we have plenty of ways to use up that loaf!

Three photos side by side. On the left is a photo of french toast casserole. The middle photo is Radicchio Salad with Citrus. The photo to the right is Slow Cooker Banana Bread Pudding with caramel sauce, whipped cream and sliced bananas on the side.

An added sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar to the top creates sweet crunch on the top that is irresistible.

When its baked the next morning, the end result is purely magical!

Radicchio Salad with Citrus

Sunshine in a salad is what this should be called!

Overhead shot of the finished breakfast casserole in a 9x13 baking dish

Elise Bauer

Its really the best of both worlds.

Panzanella Bread Salad

Stale bread was born to shine in this salad.

It perfectly soaks up all the juices of the cucumbers and tomatoes as well as the olive oil dressing.

Make Ahead French Toast Casserole

Lisa Lin

Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower

Get some major crispy action going with a light coating of breadcrumbs!

It is a fun and easy appetizer, but also complements dishes such as pan-seared chicken or pork chops!

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Satisfy those carb cravings with this creamy dreamboat.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Sheryl Julian

Its loaded with gooey noodles and cheese, but the best part is the crunchy topping made from breadcrumbs.

Crunch and gooey never looked so good!

Baked Fish with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Time to have some fun with this fish dish!

Horizontal overhead view of citrus salad on a white plate. Supremed orange and grapefruit, radicchio, croutons and feta cheese crumbles are visible.

Aaron Hutcherson

Pasta with Spinach, Artichokes and Ricotta

This isnt your ordinary breadcrumb topping!

Its mixed with chopped almonds and then toasted for a depth of flavor that cant be beat.

Crab Cakes

These old-fashioned and simple crab cakes will always hit the spot.

Panzanella Bread Salad in a glass serving bowl

Elise Bauer

Serve over a bed of lettuce, on a bun, or enjoy them dipped in a spicy mayo.

Every spoonful is pure indulgent bliss!

Bread Pudding

Make this New Orleans classic right in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Platter of golden air fried crispy cauliflower heaped on the right of the platter. A small bowl of creamy dip swirled with hot sauce is placed next to the cauliflower on the platter. The cauliflower is resting on a few leaves of lettuce.

Nick Evans

The sauce uses plenty of bourbon, but we also have a non-alcoholic version too!

Kraft mac and cheese - a silver spoon is scooping homemade mac and cheese our of a white casserole dish

Alison Bickle

Baked Fish with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Simply Recipes

Lemon artichoke pasta with spinach

Sally Vargas

Maryland Crabcakes wtih greens and lemon wedges on a white plate wtih mayo

Sally Vargas

Slice of the best slow cooker banana bread pudding topped with a scoop of ice cream and drizzeld with caramel sauce on a gray plate. A jar of caramel sauce is off to the side.

Jessica Gavin

Best Bread Pudding served on a plate with bourbon sauce

Elise Bauer