Fried Watermelon Rinds
We admit that fried watermelon rinds do sound a little crazy, but in the Southern States of America they're considered a treat. While these certainly aren't healthy, they are a unique way to reduce food waste.
Savoury Bread Pudding
If you thought bread and butter pudding could only be sweet, think again! This savoury version is a great way to use up odds and ends you have lying around.
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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 12 slices of stale bread or bread rolls
- Butter or margarine
- 1 ½ cups grated cheese
- 2 cups leftover vegetables, bacon, other meat, tomato, herbs, onions
- Small amount of extra grated cheese for topping.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Grease a casserole or oven dish with butter.
- In a bowl whisk the eggs and the milk and add a grind of salt and pepper.
- Butter the slices of bread and layer in the casserole dish with the cheese, leftover vegetables and any other optional ingredients you are using.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, and allow to soak in for five minutes. Make sure all the bread has been moistened by the egg mix.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the egg is set. Sprinkle cheese over the top and grill for a few moments. Serve with salad or seasonal vegetables.