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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Tear the stale bread or bread crusts into small bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Chop the vegetable scraps into small, even pieces so they cook evenly.
Add the chopped vegetable scraps and grated cheese to the bowl with the bread pieces.
Drizzle the mixture with olive oil, then sprinkle on the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring everything is in a single layer for even cooking.
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.
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.
Serve warm as a snack or appetizer. Enjoy your sustainable and delicious creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.5 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 5218 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.8 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 112.1 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2140 mg | 165% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
