Recipes for Brioche

Safe ways to use brioche past its expiration date

Brioche Grilled Cheese

Brioche Grilled Cheese

A savory twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich using slightly expired brioche. The brioche adds a rich and buttery flavor to this comforting dish.

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

Ingredients

  • Slightly expired brioche slices
  • Cheese slices
  • Butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Butter one side of each brioche slice.
  3. Place a cheese slice between two brioche slices, with the buttered sides facing outwards.
  4. Place the sandwich in the heated skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping once.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Brioche French Toast

Brioche French Toast

A delicious and safe way to use expired brioche for a decadent breakfast or brunch. Ensure the brioche is still fresh-smelling and mold-free before using.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of expired brioche
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Butter or oil for cooking
  • Maple syrup and fresh berries for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
  3. Dip each slice of expired brioche into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Allow excess mixture to drip off.
  4. Place the soaked brioche slices onto the heated skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer the French toast to a serving plate and repeat the process with the remaining slices.
  6. Serve the brioche French toast warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.
  7. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Brioche Bread Pudding

Brioche Bread Pudding

An indulgent dessert that repurposes expired brioche. Make sure the brioche is not stale or moldy before using.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of cubed expired brioche
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruits (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Add the cubed expired brioche to the bowl and gently stir until all the bread is coated with the milk mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
  4. If desired, stir in raisins or other dried fruits and chopped nuts.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature as is, or with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  9. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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