Description
Bread Crust Breadsticks are a clever way to turn leftover bread crusts into golden, crunchy snacks. Tossed with olive oil, Parmesan, and thyme, these crispy breadsticks are perfect for dipping, pairing with soups, or serving as a savory appetizer, all while reducing food waste.
Ingredients
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 to 8 cups stale bread crust trimmings
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the bread crusts.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently to coat.
- Add Parmesan and thyme, tossing until evenly coated.
- Spread crusts in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Sprinkle any remaining cheese and thyme on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crunchy.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Swap thyme with rosemary or oregano for different flavors.
- Add garlic powder or smoked paprika for bolder seasoning.
- Replace Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or Asiago.
- Make them spicy with chili flakes.
- Try a sweet version with cinnamon sugar instead of savory seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
