Scrappy Snack
Transform kitchen leftovers into a crunchy, cheesy delight with this inventive **Scrappy Snack** recipe! Perfect for reducing food waste, this crowd-pleasing snack combines stale bread, vegetable scraps like carrot peels and broccoli stems, and leftover cheese to create a flavorful, oven-baked treat. Tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, and fresh herbs, these bite-sized nuggets of sustainable goodness are both crispy and irresistibly savory. Ready in just 25 minutes, Scrappy Snack is an eco-friendly way to reinvent leftovers into a quick appetizer or satisfying snack. Whether you're hosting or simply craving something unique and homemade, this zero-waste recipe is the ideal choice for mindful cooking!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups stale bread (or bread crusts)
- 1 cup vegetable scraps (carrot peels, broccoli stems, etc.)
- 1 cup cheese (grated or small leftover pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or thyme)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Tear the stale bread or bread crusts into small bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Chop the vegetable scraps into small, even pieces so they cook evenly.
Step 4
Add the chopped vegetable scraps and grated cheese to the bowl with the bread pieces.
Step 5
Drizzle the mixture with olive oil, then sprinkle on the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Spread the mixture out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring everything is in a single layer for even cooking.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Stir once halfway through the baking time for even browning.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the Scrappy Snack cool for a few minutes. If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the top for extra flavor.
Step 9
Serve warm as a snack or appetizer. Enjoy your sustainable and delicious creation!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (997.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2569.6 |
| Total Fat 121.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 256.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5217.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 270.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.7g | |
| Protein 112.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 51.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2140.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1623.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories