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What to Do With Leftover Croissants

Did you get carried away at the bakery’s pastry counter and buy too many croissants? Or did you dive into making homemade croissants with a bit too much zeal? We know that there is no way you’ll be throwing out these golden wonders, even if they are a bit on the dry side. You can use them to make French toast or croutons, toast them or simply freeze them for later use. Here are a few ideas to keep from wasting those excess croissants from your last brunch.

1. Make croutons

Stale croissants make for superb salad croutons. Simply cut them into cubes and toast them in a 350℉ oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. They’ll become very crunchy and will feel lighter than any bread-based crouton you’ve tried before. So each time you have leftover croissants, chop them up, put them in an airtight, resealable bag and keep them in the freezer until you eventually have enough to make croutons.

2. Make French toast

By cooking day-old croissants like French toast, their dry texture won’t matter given that they’ll be soaked in an egg and milk mixture and then toasted in a pan. You can switch up the toppings and flavours, or serve them with caramel or a fruit coulis.

3. Make a loaf

You can use leftover stale croissants to make a delicious croissant loaf for breakfast. Soak the croissant pieces in milk and eggs (like you would in a sweet bread pudding), and then add cheese before pouring it into a loaf pan and baking it in the oven. For an even more indulgent version, toast a few slices and serve with ham.

4. Toast them

Croissants can get a second life when they’re sliced and toasted in the oven or toaster. Enjoy them at breakfast with jam or even as a sandwich to suit your tastes: cold cuts and mustard, chicken and mayonnaise, or even a Nordic shrimp salad.

5. And stuff ’em!

Prepare an indulgent stuffed croissant by adding apricot jam and an orange ricotta filling. Then bake these loaded pastries in the oven until golden. They’ll become very crispy, even if they are a bit dry.

By using leftover stale croissants, you’ll avoid food waste and, most importantly, end up with an irresistible breakfast or lunch. Check out our selection of even more zero-waste recipes: