Have you ever wondered what you can do with old hamburger buns? Regardless of whether they are still soft and fluffy or a little dried out, the leftover buns do not belong in the trash. If only youno longer feel like eating classic burgersbut have bought a larger quantity, you can use the burger buns differently. Here you will find some interesting recipe ideas.
Commercially available burger buns usually stay soft for up to a week. Freshly baked rolls from the bakery section of the supermarketor homemade burger bunshowever, they only last a few days before they dry out and become hard. In either case, you should wrap the rolls tightly in plastic wrap and store them at room temperature. If the buns become too hard to enjoy or you find yourself craving something other than burgers, try the following recipes.
Make your own croutons for salad or soup
There is a super simple idea to use the old hamburger buns like a crispy side dish for salads, soups or other dishes. Just turn them into delicious croutons! They are very tasty and you won't regret it! If you wish, you can also sprinkle the bread pieces with Parmesan cheese before baking.
Ingredients:
- 3 hamburger buns
- 3-6 tablespoons olive oil or rapeseed oil
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- Spices of your choice, e.g. B. Garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning
Preparation:
Cut the rolls into bite-sized pieces. You can also use other bread that is fresh or a day old. Place the pieces in a bowl and drizzle the oil over them while stirring to coat. You are free to use more or less olive oil than directed. The more oil you use, the more tender the croutons will be. Then sprinkle with salt and spices. Bake at 180°C for about 15 minutes, stirring once.
Use burger buns differently: Prepare gratinated sandwiches
It couldn't be easier. If you want to use the burger buns you bought in a different way, you can cut them in half, top them with any ingredients you like and bake them briefly in the oven. Here is a recipe idea that you can vary as you wish.
Ingredients:
- 3 hamburger buns, halved
- 3 EL BBQ-Sauce
- 1 tomato, cut into 6 slices
- 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and diced
- 75g grated cheese
- 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Preparation:
Preheat the oven and set to broil or preheat a grill with a lid to medium-low. Spread the bun halves with barbecue sauce and top with tomato, yellow pepper and cheese. Grill the sandwiches for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted. Sprinkle with basil before serving.
Prepare filled rolls with egg, ham and cheese
Are you looking for a delicious and hearty breakfast that you can treat the whole family to? Then you can use some burger buns differently and fill them with baked egg and melted cheese. It's really easy and quick!
Ingredients:
- 4 rolls
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 Owner
- 50g grated mozzarella
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut off the top of the rolls, hollow out the inside and reserve (and use later for croutons or breadcrumbs).
Then line the rolls with a layer of ham. Try to use as whole a piece as possible so that the egg doesn't seep through and be absorbed by the bread. Beat the egg over the ham. Sprinkle each bun with 2 tablespoons of mozzarella and some parsley (optional).
Put the “lids” on the rolls again. Wrap with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for about 15 to 25 minutes. Take a look after 20 minutes to check. After 20 minutes the egg yolk should be liquid and after more than 25 minutes - solid.
Hearty bread pudding recipe with vegetables and cheddar
Bread pudding is one of the best ways to reuse old, dry bread. This is a type of casserole with eggs, bread, cheese and other fillings of your choice. We think you will love this easy recipe. It's hearty, cheesy, and has tons of veggies (which you can customize however you like). Soperfect for breakfast, brunch or even as a main course in the cold season.
Ingredients:
- 5-6 hamburger buns, diced
- 6 eggs, size L
- 250 ml milk (full fat or low fat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- dried or fresh herbs of your choice
- 500 g mixed cooked vegetables (e.g. onions, peppers, zucchini, spinach, fennel, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots)
- 100g grated cheddar
Tip: For the vegetables, you can use leftover raw vegetables, diced and sautéed in olive oil or butter, or leftover cooked vegetables.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and spices. Fold in the bread cubes, vegetables and 3/4 of the cheddar. Place in the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the bread pudding is baked through in the center.
Tip: For a successful bread pudding, the burger buns must be a few days old or briefly toasted.
Use burger buns differently: Delicious pizza burgers with minced meat
This recipe is like a cross between a pizza and a burger: it combines the best qualities of both dishes into one cozy, family-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes of time, you can sit down at the table and enjoy this delicacy.
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Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g lean minced beef
- 2 tsp Italian spice mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 250 ml pizza sauce
- 100 g grated mozzarella for pizza
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C top/bottom heat. Cut the burger buns in half and place them cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside and set the oven to broil.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced meat and spices and use a wooden spoon to break the meat into small pieces and fry for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Then stir in the pizza sauce and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide the mixture between the halved rolls and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. Bake the pizza burgers until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
French toast (poor knight) muffins for breakfast
You can also prepare a delicious sweet breakfast with the leftover burger buns from the night before. Who doesn't like Poor Knights? Leftover bread is great for this classic breakfast. We will now show an interesting idea of how you can prepare the French toast in individual portions in the muffin tin.
Ingredients:
- 3 hamburger buns
- 3 Owner
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 TL Vanilleextrakt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Preparation:
Spray the muffin tin with cooking spray. Tear the hamburger buns into small pieces and fill them into the cavities.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Pour the mixture carefully and evenly over the buns.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and baked through. Carefully remove the poor knight muffins from the muffin tin and drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired.
Using burger buns differently: recipe for French Bostock
Are you craving something sweet? You can use brioche burger buns that are a few days old to prepare an incredibly tasty and sophisticated breakfast pastry: the Bostock.
Ingredients:
- Leftover hamburger buns, halved
- Almond flakes
For the almond cream (frangipani cream):
- 50 g butter, at room temperature
- 50g sugar
- 50 g Mandelmehl
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/8 TL Vanilleextrakt
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 pinch of salt
For the almond syrup:
- 220g brown sugar
- 250 ml water
- 2 EL Honig
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- 1 pinch of salt
Tip: Instead of making almond syrup, you can simply use maple syrup.
Preparation:
Mandelcreme
Beat the butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy, then stir in the almond flour. Stir in the egg. Fold in vanilla, flour and salt until well combined.
Almond syrup
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool until touchable.
Prepare Bostock
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Dip the bun halves in the almond syrup and turn so that both sides are covered. You should dip them until the bread is soaked, but not so long that it becomes soggy.
Then spread a thick layer of almond cream on one side of each bun half and sprinkle a generous amount of sliced almonds on top. Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 30 minutes until the rolls and almonds begin to brown. Serve the pastry immediately and enjoy.
Sweet bread pudding with sultanas and cinnamon
If you want to use your burger buns differently and make a dessert out of them, then this bread pudding is the perfect idea. The only question is what to serve it with: ice cream, cream, pudding – or maybe something else?
Ingredients:
- 8 old hamburger buns, diced
- 130 g sultanas or raisins
For the egg mixture:
- 3 Owner
- 375 ml milk (low-fat or full-fat, not fat-free)
- 250 ml Sahne
- 40g butter, melted and cooled + more for brushing before and after baking
- 100g white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
To serve:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ice cream, whipped cream, pudding, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, etc.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the eggs in a large bowl and whisk briefly. Add the remaining egg mixture ingredients and whisk together. Add the bread and sultanas, stir briefly, then set aside for about 3 minutes so that the bread is soaked.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Drizzle with more melted butter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the interior is firm but still slightly jiggly.
If desired, brush the finished bread pudding with a little more butter and dust with powdered sugar. Let it rest for a few minutes and serve warm with a topping of your choice.
