Delicious Leftover Bun Recipes.
We all have times when we have purchased hamburger and hot dog buns for a cookout, only to end up with way more than we needed. The question then becomes, what to do with all these leftover buns? Here are 12 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Hot Dog and Burger Buns for family or individual meals!
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Waste not, want not! not only are these leftover bun recipes delicious, they’re frugal! Take a look at all the inspired ideas below and give your leftover burger buns and hot dog buns new life!
12 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Hot Dog and Burger Buns
If you have a bunch of leftover buns, the default solution is to freeze them. But what if you don’t have the freezer space? No worries, these creative ways to use up leftover buns are great because:
- Frugal. Don’t throw out leftover burger and hot dog buns; instead, save money by using them in other dishes the family will love.
- Quick and Easy. Recipes that can be thrown together in a few minutes, but are still packed with flavor.
- Creative. It’s fun to try new and different recipes, and trying to use up leftovers like this is a great opportunity to experiment!
1. Mini Quiches
The Low Dough Family whips up mini quiches from leftover hot dog buns. Simply place the hot dog bun in a muffin tin and add your favorite ingredients, onions, bacon, red peppers, or whatever they may be.
2. Bread Bowls for Soup
Bread bowls for soup from Thyme & Joy is an easy way to use up left over hot dog buns. To make bread bowls, scoop out the inside, toast until firm, fill with soup, and serve.
3. Individual French Toast Cups.
Betsy Haley Food Stylist makes Individual French Toast Cups from left over hamburger buns by crumbling pieces into a muffin pan and filling with an egg mixture for a delicious morning breakfast.
4. Shrimp Rolls (New England–Style Seafood Sandwiches) Recipe
Big Oven fries hot dog buns in butter until they are golden brown creating the perfect bun for a shrimp roll sandwich.
5. Stuffing/Dressing
Leftover buns are perfect to use in homemade dressing! Simply cube them for the base of your stuffing, allow to dry over night, then, add homemade ingredients. This recipe can be found at Make Your Meal.
6. Stuffed Buns
I love the idea of stuffed buns from Yum Yum Bite because it can literally be anything you want. The process is: scoop out the inside and fill with the ingredient of your choice, it could be meats, cheeses, vegetables, or even beans and bake for a yummy bite!
7. Hamburger Bun Bread Pudding
Hamburger bun bread pudding brings old fashioned recipes to mind. The ingredients are things most of us already have in our fridge and cupboard, so it is easy to assemble and serve. This tasty dessert can be found at The Country Hill Cottage.
8. Cheeseburger Bun Pizzas
Cheeseburger bun pizzas from The Baker Mama, would be a great idea for a quick and easy family night meal idea where the kids the could create their own.
9. Breadcrumbs
Bake It With Love brings us instructions on how to create breadcrumbs and the variety of ways they can be used. Breadcrumbs are used from time to time in most kitchens and this is an excellent way to create your own using what you already have!
9. Old Hamburger Bun Croutons
Old hamburger bun crouton by Big Oven is another frugal idea to use leftover buns. Cut the buns into cubes drizzle oil over the buns, sprinkle with your favorite spices, and bake. Delicious!
11. Bun Pizza Recipe
Bun Pizza Recipe from I Heart Naptime is a quick and easy creation every parent needs. This is a terrific last-minute recipe everyone will love.
12. French Toast Nuggets
Big Oven delivers a sweet idea for old hot dog buns by cutting the bun into pieces, dipping into egg mixture and cooking for scrumptious French toast nuggets.
How will you be using your leftover burger buns?
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