With the way my grocery bills are adding up these days, I’m more conscious of my food waste than ever. I’ve found new ways to repurpose the last of my jam and peanut butter into delicious dressings, I’m making my own chicken and veggie broth, and now I’ve found the perfect solution for sandwich crusts! Yes, it would be ideal if kids just ate the whole sandwich, crust and all, but picky eaters can not always be convinced. And with these easy Sandwich Crust Garlic Rolls those crust are no longer going to waste. A win for everyone!
I’ve found it’s easiest to just start a big ziplock bag or sealable container for the crusts. Store it in the fridge and let them pile up until you have about a sandwich loaf worth or so. Take the batch of crusts and roll them into spiral shapes, fitting them snugly into the bottom of a greased muffin tin. Press them down gently with the bottom of a cup or the back of a spoon to help them hold together and maintain their shape.
Then comes the most important part: the garlic! A simple mixture of butter, garlic, seasonings, and cheese come together to transform these plain crusts into a delicious side. Pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until they’re beginning to turn golden in color. Serve them along your favorite pasta dish or enjoy them as a little afternoon snack. Whether you tell the kiddos they’re eating sandwich crusts is up to you!
INGREDIENTS
~ crusts of 1 loaf of sandwich bread
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a muffin tin with butter.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Roll crusts into spiral shapes and fit them into the bottom of the prepared muffin tin.
Use the bottom of a cup or back of a spoon to press bread crust down (to help them hold together).
Spoon butter mixture over the rolls.
Bake rolls for 9-11 minutes or until tops are slightly golden.
Serve warm.