What Can I Cook With Toasted Bread?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with toasted bread
Got toasted bread in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Toasted Bread
Common Mistakes When Cooking Toasted Bread
- ✕Don't slice bread too thin for French toast - at least 1-inch thick
- ✕Don't use fresh bread for croutons and bread pudding - stale bread absorbs better
- ✕Don't burn garlic bread - watch it under the broiler
- ✕Toast bread just before serving - it gets soggy if it sits
- ✕Don't use wet toppings on crackling-fresh toast - it gets soggy fast
How to Store Toasted Bread
Toasted bread is best eaten immediately. Store leftover bread in a bread box for 3-5 days.
Learn more about toasted bread storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I make with toast?
Avocado toast, French toast, bruschetta, crostini, garlic bread, bread pudding, or egg in a hole.
What are the most popular toast toppings?
Avocado, eggs, butter, jam, peanut butter, cream cheese, hummus, banana, and Nutella are the most popular.
What is the fastest toast recipe?
Cinnamon toast takes 3 minutes - butter toast, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and broil for 1 minute.
Can toasted bread be frozen?
Toast itself shouldn't be frozen. Fresh bread freezes great for up to 3 months - toast straight from frozen.
What spreads go well on toast?
Butter, peanut butter, avocado, cream cheese, hummus, Nutella, jam, honey, and ricotta are all excellent.