Leftover bread recipes

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

This is a posh version of bread and butter pudding, rich with cream and vanilla – great for using up any excess Christmas panettone

Save up stale bread and transform it into this thick, chunky, delicious stew, which is low in fat and calories, and showcases tomatoes, beans and cavolo nero.

The ultimate in quick comfort food – only five minutes to prepare, perfect to pop in the oven before the main course

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Use up your leftover fruit buns in this sumptuous spin on traditional bread and butter pudding - a great spring bake

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer

Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies

Use up leftover white bread in this cheesy bake with leeks and tomatoes- it's great served with ketchup

If you’ve been given a panettone over Christmas but you’re not sure what to do with it, try this superfast, special stacked cake

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time

Quick and easy to prepare, this dish makes a great family dinner to use up leftover bread

Good Food reader Marion Biles shares her recipe for this creamy and luxurious pud using leftover stollen

The staple vegetarian dish is spruced up with a citrussy sourdough crust- chunkily chop your courgettes, onion, peppers and tomatoes for extra texture

A microwave pud that will have the family thinking you've been cooking for hours

Use up leftover bread in this crispy topping to liven up white fish

These make a great lunch to use up leftover cheese

Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite

Give the classic Italian tomato and stale bread salad a seasonal twist with hazelnuts, cranberries, squash and apple

Summer holidays often mean kids friends are round for dinner, make sure there's something in the freezer with these yummy bites

If you're wondering what to do with your panettone leftovers, we've got the answer. It makes wonderful French toast as well as bread & butter pudding

Like classic bread and butter pudding? Try this twist that uses hot cross buns instead – a great way to use up any Easter leftovers

Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party