What to do with old crackers?

zenshi

After sorting my cupboards, I came across a tin of crackers for cheese. Some are a little soft and I do like proper crunchy crackers for my cheese but I'm reluctant to toss them if I can use them in some other way

Any ideas peeps?

Prinzessilein

If they are 'plain' crackers....the try recrisping them. They have simply absorbed some water and lost their crunch...you can do this in a low oven (oven on low, crackers spread on a tray in a single layer, no overlapping)...or try them in a microwave, place them between two pieces of microwaveable kitchen paper and microwave for a minute or so until they recrisp.)

If the crackers have a bit of flavour - some salt/pepper...or herbs...or cheese.....then you can use them in other dishes....

Crumble up a couple and add to scrambled egg/omelette (check your seasoning carefully as you may not need to add salt to your eggs if you add crackers)

Add to a baked egg...put a slice of ham or some cheese ...or some mushrooms...whatever you like really!...into a ramekin..crack an egg on top...maybe add a little cream for indulgence...and bake in oven or microwave until the egg is cooked to your liking...the cracker can either be added crumbled at the bottom, or crumbled on top (on top it will possibly go a little crunchy)

Crumble up and add to PLAIN cornflakes for a savoury toping for crumble (I emphasise 'plain' with the memory of a relative who tried this with 'Frosted Flake' type of cereal...and her cheesy crumbled topping tasted AWFUL with the added sugary sweetness!!!)

Blitz them up finely and add to flour when baking savoury scones...again, check your seasoning depending on the type of cracker used.

VfM4meplse

Crush them and add them to flapjack mix before baking for extra crunch. (Don't toast first or it will take on a burnt flavour).

Else toast them and store in a dry jar as a home made panko.

zenshi

Fab, thanks guys. Will try all suggestions

purpleybat

having a clear out at dad's the other day I too found a few packets of softening crackers.
I use them, crushed, to 'crumb' stuff, eg chicken, before baking and they always work well. cheddar crackers work well with chicken.
I also use them instead of breadcrumbs on things like scotch eggs and macaroni cheese.
have also used them in things like bean burgers to varying results, actually anything that calls for breadcrumbs.
just thought, they'd probably work in things like meatloaf, just let them soften a bit in the egg mixture.
another thought, ask on 'love food, hate waste' page, some great ideas there for using up odds and ends

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purpelybat I too add some cayenne or paprika and use them to coat chicken gives it that KFC taste .I normally get the left over crackers at Christmas from my two Dds and blitz them in my blender with herbs and spices and store in a lock'n' lock box to use during the year.Or even buy some when they are reduced after Christmas as the supermarkets want to clear their shelves of stuff:):):)Good time to buy mincemeat as well often 20-30p a jar even the robertsons stuff

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Kneidel dumplings - anything that says Matzo meal can be done with crushed up cream crackers. One part crushed crackers, 1/4 part veggie oil (or melted chicken fat from a roast dinner), 1/4 part water or stock, 1/4 part beaten egg plus some seasoning. Mix together, let chill in the fridge for 20 mins, roll into balls with wet hands and drop into chicken stock on a rolling boil for roughly 25 mins. If you want them to float, add a dash of baking powder to the mix, use fizzy water and make sure they are relatively loosely rolled rather than tightly compressed.