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So you bought a bunch of bread for the snow storm — now what?

Rachel Nania | rnania@wtop.com

January 22, 2016, 12:12 PM

Shoppers stock up on food and supplies at a grocery store with rapidly emptying shelves, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in NewYork City. Hurricane Irene opened its assault on the Eastern Seaboard on Saturday, lashing the North Carolina coast with wind as strong as 115 mph (185 kph) and pounding shoreline homes with waves. Farther north in New York City and Philadelphia, authorities readied a massive shutdown of trains and airports, with 2 million people ordered out of the way. (AP Photo/Karly Domb Sadof)
You’ve seen the pictures on social media: The shelves are wiped clean, and many grocery stores are out of water, bread and toilet paper. So now that you are good and stocked with enough loaves of sourdough to get you through a few months of snow, what are you going to do with all that bread? Click through the gallery for a few ideas.  (AP Photo/Karly Domb Sadof)
AP Photo/Karly Domb Sadof
Slice of cereal toast bread with cut out heart shape
Make your breakfast a little more interesting with an egg-in-the-hole. Butter a slice of bread on both sides and cut out a circle or shape using a cookie cutter. Toast the bread in a pan on one slide. Flip it and then crack and egg in the cutout section. Remove when the egg is cooked to your liking. (Thinkstock)
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In this image taken on Nov. 12, 2012, cranberry cream cheese stuffed French toast is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
French toast is always an option. For a basic version of the dish, all you need is bread, eggs, milk and a little vanilla and cinnamon. Of course, you can also get more complex and make something like this cream cheese stuffed French toast. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This Nov. 18, 2013 photo shows French toast hash crumb casserole in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This breakfast casserole feeds a crowd, calls for eight slices of bread and can be made ahead of time. You can find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
sandwich of rye bread with avocado and goat cheese
Avocado toast is all the rage these days, and there’s a reason: It’s easy to make, it’s tasty and it’s healthy. There are endless options with this healthy meal. Layer slices of avocado on bread with an egg, or opt for something lighter like cheese or tomato. (Thinkstock)
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French toast PB&J is seen in this June 21, 2010 photo. If keeping the contents of your kids lunch box new and exciting is a challenge try this PB&J which uses tried and true ingredients in a unusual way. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Sure, you can make a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich — and no doubt, it will be delicious. But you can take that childhood classic to the next level by frying it. Find a recipe on Food Network. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
In this image taken on July 9, 2012, a healthy remake of a PB&J sandwich with fresh berries is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
If you’re feeding little ones or are looking for a healthier alternative, use fresh-cut berries instead of jelly for a lighter PB & J.  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
In this Sept. 27 2013 photo, a jar of Marshmallow Fluff and a Fluffernutter sandwich are displayed in North Andover, Mass. Last year, the company that makes Marshmallow Fluff sold about 8 million pounds of the white creme, and a bill to make the Fluffernutter _ peanut butter and Fluff on bread _ the official state sandwich has been reintroduced in the state legislature. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Or, if you’re sick of PB & J, altogether, break out the fluff.  (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
AP Photo/Elise Amendola
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ARLA FOODS - To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month, cheese company Arla Dofino serves up signature Havarti, Gouda and braised beet grilled cheese sandwiches from Morris Truck, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in New York. For the recipe visit ArlaFoodsUSA.com/grilledcheese. (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Arla Foods/AP Images)
A grilled cheese sandwich is a must on a snow day. Put a grown-up spin on this childhood favorite by adding chilies, meats, gourmet cheeses and preserves. You can find some recipe ideas on Food Network. (Invision for Arla Foods/Diane Bondareff)
Invision for Arla Foods/Diane Bondareff
This photo taken June 22, 2015, shows griddled chicken salad sandwich on rye in Concord, NH. This dish is from a recipe by J.M. Hirsch. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Add some heat to your classic chicken salad sandwich lunch. This recipe from The Associated Press calls for the griddle to add an extra layer of crunch. (AP/Matthew Mead)
AP/Matthew Mead
This April 6, 2015 photo shows Mother's Day tea sandwiches in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Turn your midday meal into an afternoon tea with a plate of petite and pretty tea sandwiches. There are plenty of options when it comes to variety: The Food Network has 50 recipes from which to choose. (AP Photo)
AP Photo
This July 15, 2013 photo shows toasted Parmesan tomato bread in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Turn your everyday bread into toasted Parmesan tomato bread with this recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Stuffed bread with cheese; garlic and parsley
You can stuff a loaf of bread with cheese and garlic for a gooey, pull-apart snack. Try this recipe from The Kitchn. (Thinkstock)
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This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Stuffing isn’t just for Thanksgiving — you can make and enjoy this comfort dish anytime of the year. And, it will help to use up your bread. Try this simple recipe from Epicurious.  (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Light Cheddar and Ale Fondue is seen in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 photo. A blend of low-fat and regular cheese along with pureed white beans makes this fondue tasty and creamy. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Have extra bread? Dip it in cheese! Throw together a last-minute fondue party. Here are some recipe ideas from Martha Stewart.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
In this image taken on Jan. 28, 2013, banana bourbon bread pudding is shown in a serving dish in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
A sweet and satisfying bread pudding is another option. Try this recipe from The Associated Press for banana bourbon bread pudding. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
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Shoppers stock up on food and supplies at a grocery store with rapidly emptying shelves, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in NewYork City. Hurricane Irene opened its assault on the Eastern Seaboard on Saturday, lashing the North Carolina coast with wind as strong as 115 mph (185 kph) and pounding shoreline homes with waves. Farther north in New York City and Philadelphia, authorities readied a massive shutdown of trains and airports, with 2 million people ordered out of the way. (AP Photo/Karly Domb Sadof)
Slice of cereal toast bread with cut out heart shape
In this image taken on Nov. 12, 2012, cranberry cream cheese stuffed French toast is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Nov. 18, 2013 photo shows French toast hash crumb casserole in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
sandwich of rye bread with avocado and goat cheese
French toast PB&J is seen in this June 21, 2010 photo. If keeping the contents of your kids lunch box new and exciting is a challenge try this PB&J which uses tried and true ingredients in a unusual way. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
In this image taken on July 9, 2012, a healthy remake of a PB&J sandwich with fresh berries is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this Sept. 27 2013 photo, a jar of Marshmallow Fluff and a Fluffernutter sandwich are displayed in North Andover, Mass. Last year, the company that makes Marshmallow Fluff sold about 8 million pounds of the white creme, and a bill to make the Fluffernutter _ peanut butter and Fluff on bread _ the official state sandwich has been reintroduced in the state legislature. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ARLA FOODS - To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month, cheese company Arla Dofino serves up signature Havarti, Gouda and braised beet grilled cheese sandwiches from Morris Truck, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in New York. For the recipe visit ArlaFoodsUSA.com/grilledcheese. (Photo by Diane Bondareff/Invision for Arla Foods/AP Images)
This photo taken June 22, 2015, shows griddled chicken salad sandwich on rye in Concord, NH. This dish is from a recipe by J.M. Hirsch. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This April 6, 2015 photo shows Mother's Day tea sandwiches in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This July 15, 2013 photo shows toasted Parmesan tomato bread in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Stuffed bread with cheese; garlic and parsley
This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Light Cheddar and Ale Fondue is seen in this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 photo. A blend of low-fat and regular cheese along with pureed white beans makes this fondue tasty and creamy. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
In this image taken on Jan. 28, 2013, banana bourbon bread pudding is shown in a serving dish in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

WASHINGTON — You’ve seen the pictures on social media: The shelves are wiped clean, and many grocery stores are out of water, bread and toilet paper.

So now that you are good and stocked with enough loaves of sourdough to get you through a few months of snow, what are you going to do with all that bread?

Click through the gallery at the top for a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

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