Turn leftover hamburger buns, bagels, or hoagie rolls into crispy Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps. This easy snack is loaded with buttery garlic flavor, Parmesan cheese, and Everything Bagel seasoning. (156 characters)
Got leftover hamburger buns sitting on the counter?
Don’t throw them away.
Turn them into these buttery, crunchy Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps instead.
This recipe was inspired by those irresistible garlic bread snacks you find in the bakery section of the grocery store. After making a batch of homemade hamburger buns, I found myself with several extras that had started to firm up overnight. Rather than let them go stale, I sliced them into bite-sized pieces, dipped them in seasoned garlic butter, sprinkled them with Parmesan cheese and Everything Bagel seasoning, and baked them until crisp.
The result was somewhere between garlic croutons, bagel chips, and toasted bread crisps—and they disappeared fast.
Why You’ll Love These Bread Crisps
- Great way to use leftover hamburger buns
- Perfect for bagels, hoagie rolls, and sandwich rolls too
- Buttery, garlicky, and loaded with flavor
- Easy to customize with different seasonings
- Perfect for snacking or dipping
Best Breads for Bread Crisps
One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility.
Try using:
- Hamburger buns
- Hot dog buns
- Hoagie rolls
- Kaiser rolls
- Bagels
- French bread
- Italian bread
- Dinner rolls
In general, denser breads produce crispier, heartier bread crisps.
Ingredients
You’ll find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post, as always. But here’s a look at what you’ll need. Basically, bread that you want to get rid of. . .and some butter and seasonings. That’s it!
- 4 leftover hamburger buns, bagels, or hoagie rolls
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried parsley
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Slice the bread into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Dip or brush the bread pieces with the seasoned butter.
Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Everything Bagel seasoning.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Flip the bread pieces and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Immediately (carefully!) remove the crisps from the pan and set them directly on a wire cooling rack to continue cooling.
Allow the crisps to cool completely before serving. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Variations
Garlic Parmesan
- Add extra Parmesan after baking.
Everything Bagel
- Double the Everything Bagel seasoning and skip the Parmesan.
Texas BBQ
- Add your favorite BBQ rub to the butter mixture.
Ranch
- Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning before baking.
Spicy
- Add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
What to Serve with Bread Crisps
These are fantastic with:
They’re also delicious all by themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these with bagels?
Absolutely. In fact, bagels create some of the crunchiest bread crisps because of their dense texture.
Can I make these with hoagie rolls?
Yes. Hoagie rolls work beautifully and produce a hearty, crunchy crisp.
How long do bread crisps stay fresh?
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Why aren’t my crisps crunchy yet?
They may need additional baking time, especially if the bread pieces are thick. Remember that they’ll continue crisping as they cool.
Can I freeze bread crisps?
They’re best fresh, but you can freeze them in an airtight container and re-crisp them in the oven if needed.
Are these just as good the next day?
They’re delicious but they do better if you put them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to warm them back up. That will add to the “crisp” and re-activate the garlic. (Yum!) If you don’t have an air fryer just pop them in the oven at 350 for a few minutes to get them slightly warm and crispy.
Backyard Texas Grill Tip
Slightly stale bread actually works better than fresh bread for this recipe. If your buns, bagels, or rolls have been sitting on the counter overnight, you’re already halfway there.
Thanks for stopping by!
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About the Pit Master
Zach believes good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether he’s grilling burgers, smoking brisket, or finding creative ways to use leftovers, he loves turning simple ingredients into meals friends and family can’t stop talking about. These Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps are proof that sometimes the best recipes come from making the most of what you already have. 🔥🥖🧄
Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps
Turn leftover hamburger buns, bagels, or hoagie rolls into buttery, crunchy Garlic Parmesan Bread Crisps. Loaded with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Everything Bagel seasoning, these homemade crisps are perfect for snacking, dipping, and serving alongside soups, chili, and barbecue favorites.
Ingredients
- 4 leftover hamburger buns, bagels, or hoagie rolls
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 502mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g