Recipes for Bread Whole Wheat Sliced Unopened

Safe ways to use bread whole wheat sliced unopened past its expiration date

Croutons Salad

Croutons Salad

A delicious salad recipe that uses expired whole wheat bread slices to make homemade croutons.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of expired whole wheat bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (such as oregano, basil, or thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • Your choice of salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the expired bread slices into small cubes.
  3. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss until they are coated with the oil mixture.
  5. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the croutons are crispy and golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and your choice of salad dressing.
  9. Add the homemade croutons to the salad just before serving. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding

A comforting dessert recipe that transforms expired whole wheat bread into a delicious pudding.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of expired whole wheat bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Cut the expired bread slices into small cubes or tear them into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  7. Add the bread cubes and raisins (if using) to the mixture and let them soak for about 10 minutes.
  8. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Whole Wheat Bread Pizza

Whole Wheat Bread Pizza

A quick and easy pizza recipe using slightly expired whole wheat bread slices as the crust.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of slightly expired whole wheat bread
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, sliced olives)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the whole wheat bread slices on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread pizza sauce evenly on each bread slice.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
  5. Add your favorite pizza toppings.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Slice and serve hot.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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