What can I make with day old panera bread?

Question

on hand: 1 big loaf with some sort of seeds on top.. Fennel, maybe?
Also half a loaf white looking with sesame seeds on top.

Answer 1

Garlic Soup


10 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
7 cups water
3 cubes boullion (meat or vegetable)
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. sliced, day old bread
2 eggs beaten
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
pinch of cayenne
salt and pepper

Saute garlic lightly in olive oil (don't brown). Add 3 cups water, boullion, thyme, and tomatoes. Simmer 15 min. Puree in food processor or with an immersion blender. Add remaining water, bay leaf, and bread. Bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of soup with the eggs. Return this to the soup, add salt and pepper to taste, simmer 5 to 10 minutes, and serve.

Answer 2

With the sesame, make a beautiful French toast in the morning.

With the fennel, try making some Monte Cristo sandwiches or freeze it for stuffing this fall.

Answer 3

Bread Salad

In a bowl, add seeded and diced tomatos, cubed mozzerella cheese, parsley (fresh), red onion, sliced, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper...cube the bread and add it too....you could also add some of your favorite vinegar to this as well.

Answer 4

Bread pudding, bread crumbs, or croutons

Answer 5

A sandwich. Your choice of filling.

Answer 6

croutons

Answer 7

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