STALE BREAD CAKE filled with SPECK and PROVOLONE, easy and quick recipe perfect for dinner, great for recycling leftover bread with ingredients you have in the fridge.
I admit: last night I was looking for a dinner idea and I only had some stale bread to use up. I didn’t want to throw it away, so I thought of a stale bread cake filled with speck and provolone, one of those fridge-clearer recipes that saves your evening and pleases the whole family.
The nice thing is that this savory cake of leftover bread is very easy and requires few simple ingredients: dry bread, milk, eggs, and a tasty filling. I made it with speck and gooey provolone, but you can use whatever you have on hand. It’s a rustic, genuine preparation, perfect if you’re looking for a quick recipe but one that makes an impression at the table.
Follow me in the kitchen, today there is stale bread cake filled with speck and provolone.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz bread
- 5.3 oz speck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5.3 oz provolone
- 1 egg
Steps
Put the bread pieces in a bowl with water, then squeeze it, add the salt and the egg, mix well.
Oil a pan, pour a layer of bread, press it with the spoon then fill with slices of speck and provolone.
Cover with the other bread, cook one side for about 7 minutes then flip and cook the other side until golden.
Bon appétit
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STALE BREAD CAKE with SPECK and PROVOLONE
Why choose stale bread cake?
It’s an anti-waste idea: no bread thrown away.
It’s versatile: you can fill it with cold cuts, cheese, or vegetables.
It’s a perfect one-dish for dinner.
It can be prepared in advance and reheated in a few minutes.
This savory cake with stale bread is not just a clever recipe, but also comfort food that smells of home.
Delicious Variations
If speck and provolone don’t inspire you, try:
Cooked ham and mozzarella for a milder taste.
Grilled vegetables and scamorza if you prefer a vegetarian version.
Mushrooms and sausage for a richer dinner.
Leftover mixed cheeses to clear out the fridge.
How to serve the dry bread cake.
The savory cake with dry bread is delicious hot, with gooey provolone, but also nice warm the next day. Perfect as a one-dish for dinner, as a quick lunch to take to the office, or as a tasty idea for a rustic buffet.
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FAQ STALE BREAD CAKE with SPECK and PROVOLONE
Can I use whole grain or cereal bread?
Absolutely! It will be even more rustic and nutritious
Can stale bread cake be frozen?
Yes, just slice it and wrap it well. Heat it in the oven for 10 minutes before serving.
Can I make it without dairy?
Absolutely: replace the provolone with vegan cheese or eliminate the dairy.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it’s a simple and genuine dish, perfect even for the little ones.
