Do you have more buns than dogs or burgers? Well show you what to do with leftover hamburger buns! Spoiler alert: these ideas are pretty dang genius!
Its an unspoken rule of cookouts: grill out hamburgers and hot dogs, and you will have leftover buns. Please dont ask us why that always happens. We dont make the rules, but we can help you game the system!
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The goods news is, you dont need to run out and buy more beef if youre wondering what to do with leftover hamburger buns. Think outside the grill for a minute and try one of these instead! There are TONS of ways to use up leftover buns, and were about to share some of our favorites.
When they get too hard to enjoy, try these solutions.Make bread pudding: This is classic comfort food—and it doesn’t have to be sweet! … Toss a salad: Seasoned croutons are easy to make at home. … Toast and top: Leftover buns make tasty pizza crusts. … Make sandwiches: You don’t need burgers and dogs to fill up buns.
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Make bread pudding: This is classic comfort food—and it doesn’t have to be sweet! …
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Toss a salad: Seasoned croutons are easy to make at home. …
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Toast and top: Leftover buns make tasty pizza crusts. …
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Make sandwiches: You don’t need burgers and dogs to fill up buns.
DINNER IDEAS FOR LEFTOVER BUNS
There are a lot of other meals that work well on a bun, so dont limit your thinking to burgers! Take a peek at the veggies and proteins you have in the fridge, and get creative. Here are a few ideas:
- Pulled Pork/Chicken Sandwiches – We LOVE making pulled pork or chicken in the crockpot. Its the worlds easiest dinner and the best way to use leftover buns.
- Meatball Subs – Warm up a few leftover meatballs and place them on a hot dog bun with your favorite toppings. Quick and easy meatball subs for the win!
- Deli Sandwich – Use your lunch meat before it goes bad! You dont need hoagie rolls for sub night. We like a chicken avocado combo with some leftover spinach and mayo as a garnish, but any toppings work!
- Pizza – We love to make French bread pizza, but you can use leftover buns as an amazing pizza crust, too.
- Shrimp Po Boy – Grill or fry a handful of shrimp, mix up slaw, and make shrimp po boys with your leftover hamburger buns. So, SO good!
All of these recipes are shelf cooking gold, and were not done yet! Were on a mission to stop bun waste, and weve got five more ideas to share.
CAN YOU FREEZE LEFTOVER HOT DOG AND HAMBURGER BUNS?
If you usually toss your leftover buns, its time to stop! Hamburger and hot dog buns freeze well, so if you dont think youll use them right away, save them for later. To keep them fresh, wrap each bun individually and then place them all in a freezer bag. For the best taste, use them within three months.
To thaw your frozen buns, you can defrost them on the counter overnight or nuke them in the microwave for a few seconds. Theyll be soft and fresh in no time!
Pro Tip: When buns go on sale around a summer holiday, stock up! Buy one pack for now and two for later. You can keep them in the freezer to use later.
When you think of breakfast, we bet you dont picture hot dog or hamburger buns, but were about to change that! The next time youre wondering what to do with leftover hamburger buns (hot dog, too!), here are three ideas:
- Breakfast Sandwich – Fry up an egg, warm a sausage patty, add some cheese, and place it on a toasted bun. Garnish with green onions, spinach, or arugula for a little added color!
- French Toast – You dont need toast to make French toast! We use leftover hot dog or hamburger buns all the time! Just follow your favorite recipe but use those buns instead of bread.
- Breakfast Dogs – Grab those leftover hot dog buns! Place a piece of sausage on the bun, top with scrambled eggs and cheese, and boom! You just made a breakfast dog.
Of course, you can also toast a bun and top it with some freezer jam for a yummy breakfast side, too.
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FAQ
What can you eat with hamburger buns besides hamburgers?
How do you store extra buns?
What to do with leftover buns?
Crisping up leftover bread and tossing it with vegetables and dressing for Giada De Laurentiis’ Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella is one vibrant, summery way to give leftover buns a second chance. The recipe may call for cubed whole-wheat bread, but leftover buns are a smart swap. Think of Bun Breadcrumbs As a Topping
What should one do if their BUN is low?
A low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is not necessarily a cause for concern. However, if your BUN level is abnormally low, it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you have low BUN levels, your doctor will likely order additional tests to determine the underlying cause. Once the cause of your low BUN levels is identified, your doctor can recommend appropriate treatment.
How do you use up buns in a sandwich?
A Cuban sandwich is always a favorite, but any grilled or panini-style pressed sandwich is a great candidate for using up buns. Similar to garlic toast, bruschetta can be made using hot dog or hamburger buns. Use a rolling pin to roll the bun halves until they’re slightly flattened and cut into hand-held size slices, if needed.
What can you eat on a bun?
Place a piece of sausage on the bun, top with scrambled eggs and cheese, and boom! You just made a breakfast dog. Of course, you can also toast a bun and top it with some freezer jam for a yummy breakfast side, too. There are a lot of other meals that work well on a bun, so don’t limit your thinking to burgers!