Croutons - slice in long thin shards, toss in butter cheese and parmesan, and toast for soup and salad croutons. Panzanella - use cubes of baguette for an Italian bread salad. Panzanella is a salad made out of bread, tomatoes, onions, and other ingredients. Breakfast Cheese Strata - use pieces to bake up a bubbly breakfast casserole and a perfect dish to feed a crowd. Stratas are made in a baking dish loaded with bread cheese, and breakfast meats like sausage, and can have mushrooms, bell peppers, and other ingredients. Top French Onion Soup - tear small pieces on top with melted gruyere cheese, and toast under the broiler. Crostini - slice long pieces, rub with peeled garlic cloves, drizzle on olive oil, and toast for crostini. Add toppings you love like tapenade, charcuterie sliced meats, dips, and cheeses. Thicken Soup & Stews - use torn toasted bread as a thickening agent in blended soups and stews. Bruschetta - thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer.