While panettone makes a great Christmas bread, it is a versatile bread that can be used in a variety of ways. 1. Panettone French Toast: Slice the panettone and use it to make indulgent French toast casserole. 2. Bread Pudding: Panettone makes a fantastic base for bread pudding. Tear or cube the bread, then mix it with a custard mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and your choice of flavorings like vanilla or almond extract. This recipe is a great one! 3. Panettone Bread Crumbs: Dry out the panettone slices in the oven and blend them to make fine breadcrumbs. These breadcrumbs can be used as a topping for casseroles, macaroni and cheese, or as a crunchy coating for fried foods. 4. Trifle: Layer cubes of panettone with whipped cream, custard, and fresh fruits to create a delectable trifle dessert. 5. Panettone Ice Cream Sundae: Cut the panettone into cubes and use them as a topping for ice cream sundaes. Drizzle some chocolate sauce or caramel over the top for extra decadence. 6. Panettone Bread Pudding Muffins: Turn the bread pudding idea into individual servings by baking it in muffin tins. Add some dried fruits or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.