How to Use Leftover Cornbread for Breakfast (23 Recipes)

We’ve all been there: you prepare great cornbread and eat it all.

Then, the following day, you’re hungry cornbread again, but there’s none left to eat!

What can you do?

There are several breakfast options for leftover cornbread. Making a breakfast casserole with the cornmeal, eggs, and milk is one alternative. You can also create French toast with the cornmeal by dipping pieces in beaten eggs and cooking them in butter. Finally, the cornbread may be used as a basis for an omelet or quiche.

Here are 23 simple ways to use up leftover cornbread for breakfast.

These recipes vary from sweet to savory, so there’s something for everyone!

Also see: The 8 Best Egg Substitutes for Cornbread

What to Do with Leftover Cornbread for Breakfast

Here are 23 of our favorite recipes:

1. Make a Breakfast Casserole

If you prepare a large quantity of cornbread, it will likely last for many mornings, which means you will have some left over.

If you have any leftover cornmeal, try incorporating it into this breakfast casserole dish.

Simply mix all of the leftover cornbread with eggs and cheese before baking until the eggs are set.

Youll be so glad you did!

Read Also: What To Eat With Cornbread

2. Make a Breakfast Sandwich

Make yourself a breakfast sandwich! Simply toast some bread and butter it, then top with your favorite toppings such as bacon, sausage, or shredded cheese (or all three!).

Then top with a fried egg, and you’ve got a perfect storm of taste in every mouthful!

3. Use It to Make Little “Pizza Pockets”

Make triangles out of the remaining cornmeal and stuff them with pizza sauce and cheese.They look like little pizza pockets!

You may also use a different filling, such as turkey meatballs or spinach and cheese, if you like.

4. Make Cornbread Muffins with It

Cut your leftover cornbread into cubes and combine them with some muffin batter to make delightful tiny cornbread muffins in no time!

These are fantastic for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack on the road, and they’re even better with bacon bits!

5. Add It to A Fruit Salad

This is an excellent way to repurpose leftover cornmeal for breakfast.

You may either add it straight to your fruit salad or toast the bread and crumble it on top.

Simply slice up some cornbread and put it in with your fruit salad components if you’re adding it straight.

If you want to top it with crumbled cornbread, toast it beforehand, then crumble it and sprinkle it on top of the fruit salad before serving.

6. Use It in Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast tacos are always a hit!

You can easily make these at home by frying up some eggs and bacon or sausage, then heaping them high on tortillas with cheese and any extra toppings you choose (such as salsa).

For an added flavor boost, top with leftover cornbread crumbs!

7. Make Sausage Gravy with Cornbread Croutons

We all appreciate a delicious sausage gravy. What if we told you there was a BETTER way to do it?

Well, there iswithCornbread Croutons!

They’re very simple to create and take about the same amount of time as ordinary breadcrumbs.

Because they have that delicious cornbread flavor, they taste even better than conventional breadcrumbs.

8. Use It as Breadcrumbs in Meatballs or Meatloaf

Consider how much money you spend on breadcrumbs every week, and then consider how fast those dollars pile up over the course of a year (because they do).

And then consider how much less expensive it would be if you used leftover cornbread instead, because WE KNOW IT IS!

Leftover cornbread may be used as breadcrumbs for meatballs, meatloaf, or any other recipe that asks for them without breaking the wallet or compromising taste in the least!

9. Mix It Into Pancakes or Waffles for Extra Texture and Flavor

To add texture and taste to your meal, incorporate leftover cornbread into pancakes or waffles.

This works best if you use a skillet instead of a griddle, since the pancakes cook on both sides at the same time.

10. Top It with Cheese and Bake It

If you want something a little more savory, top your leftover cornbread with cheese and bake it until the cheese is melty and gooey!

You may use whatever sort of cheese you like; just don’t use too much because it will burn quickly on top of the already-cooked bread in the oven!

11. Make Cornbread Waffles

This is a quick way to transform your cornbread into a portable breakfast meal.

Simply cut your remaining cornbread into squares, insert in a waffle machine, and cook until crispy.

12. Make Some Cornbread Pancakes

Simply follow the same steps as before, but instead of a waffle iron, use a nonstick pan and cook until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.

Alternatively, try topping them with fruit preserves or honey!

13. Serve It as Breakfast Dessert

Because we like our cornbread sweetened with honey rather than sugar, why not offer it as dessert?

This dish combines fresh berries with whipped cream to create a delicious dessert that goes well with tea or coffee at the end of the meal.

14. Make Cornbread Croutons and Top Your Salad with Them

Croutons made from cornbread are an excellent way to add texture and taste to any salad.

You can either make them from scratch or use leftover cornmeal in this simple recipe:

1. 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional).
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Spread the mixture over four pieces of bread, then cut each slice into cubes.
4. Sprinkle with paprika before baking for 15 minutes at 350°F, or until golden brown on top.

You can also bake these croutons using olive oil instead of butter; just make sure they’re thoroughly cooked before eating!

15. Use It as A Base for Your Next Quiche

Another option is to use leftover cornmeal as the foundation for a quiche or frittata instead of normal pie crusts.

This may be accomplished by crushing leftover cornbread and incorporating it into the eggs in a quiche recipe, or by baking leftover cornmeal in an oven-safe dish with beaten eggs, cheese, and other ingredients until set, then slicing into wedges for serving!

16. Use It as A Base for Your Next Frittata

Try using it as a base for your next frittata!

1. Cut the cornbread into tiny cubes after cutting off the edges.
2. Then, in a pan with a little butter or oil, fry the cubes until crispy (but not burned!).
3. Now, scramble 4 eggs with some milk, salt, pepper, and anything else you like (like cheese) in the pan until everything is cooked through.
4. Then, if preferred, garnish with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley!
5. Serve hot with a fruit salad for a quick breakfast that everyone will enjoy!

17. Put Some Honey on Top of It, Slice It Up, and Eat It Like Toast

This is the way to go for something sweet and savory for breakfast!

Simply sprinkle honey on top of your day-old pieces of cornbread and cut them into squares to serve as toast with jam.

18. Use It as Stuffing Inside an Omelet

It’s also delicious in an omelet! Simply combine the bread with eggs and cheese and place it inside an omelet.

You may also add different vegetables, but be sure to boil them all together until soft before filling your omelet.

19. Use It as Stuffing Inside a Breakfast Burrito

Sausage, eggs cooked to your liking, cheese (if preferred), and then top it all off with yesterday’s cornbread!If you don’t have time to cook an omelet in the morning, spread several tortillas with butter or olive oil (or both), and top with ham.

You might also add some vegetables if desired–whatever suits your palate!

20. Make Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with It

Simply cut the cornbread into squares and toast them in a skillet or frying pan with little butter over medium heat until golden brown.

Top each square with an equal quantity of cheese (American or cheddar are ideal), then top with another square and grill until the cheese melts, around 2 minutes each side, depending on how hot your pan is and how much butter you used to fry the bread squares in the first place.

Thats all there is to it!

21. Top Your Chili with It

If you’re preparing chili (or any meaty stew), sprinkle some leftover cornbread crumbs on top before serving; they’ll soak up all of that wonderful sauce and provide an additional burst of carbohydrates to keep you warm.

22. Make Some Cornbread French Toast

French toast is fantastic since it is simple to prepare and really flexible.You may make savory versions with cheese or sweet variants with jam or honey!

Simply slice the cornbread and dip it in an egg mixture before cooking it in butter on both sides until golden brown.

Then serve with maple syrup!

If you want to go all out, top your French toast with whipped cream and powdered sugar before serving it hot from the pan!

23. Make a Breakfast Pizza

Pizza for breakfast is a terrific way to get kids enthusiastic about getting out of bed on a Monday morning, and it’s also a great way to use up leftover cornbread!

All you need is pizza dough (or create your own! ), sauce, cheese, and any toppings you like.

To make it even better, create your own pizza dough!