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Dishes made with bread

62 dishes from around the world that list bread as a main ingredient.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
Kebabكَبَاب‎ 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreGrilled or roasted meat, often on skewers, found across the Middle East and beyond Main dish, Lunch, Dinner French toast 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreBread soaked in egg and milk, pan-fried and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks GazpachoVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreChilled soup of blended raw vegetables, served cold in Spain and Portugal Soup, Lunch, Dinner Blood sausageMeat 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA sausage made with animal blood, fillers and spices, cooked or dried until firm Main dish, Lunch, Dinner FondueVegetarian 🇨🇭 Switzerland and 1 moreMelted cheese and wine served hot in a communal pot for dipping bread Main dish, Dinner Misalमिसळ 🇮🇳 IndiaSpicy sprouted bean curry layered with toppings, served hot with bread Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Smörgåsbord 🇸🇪 Sweden and 2 moreA Swedish buffet meal with a spread of cold and hot dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chuanr串 🇨🇳 ChinaGrilled skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables from northern China Grill or roast, Dinner, Snacks KhachapuriVegetarianხაჭაპური 🇬🇪 Georgia and 4 moreLeavened bread filled with cheese, sometimes egg, from Georgia Bread, Breakfast, Lunch Bruschetta 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreGrilled bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil, often topped with tomato or other ingredients Bread, Snacks, Tea time BouillabaisseFish or seafood 🇫🇷 FranceA Marseille fish stew with local seafood, herbs, and saffron broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Knödel 🇦🇹 Austria and 6 moreBoiled dumplings made from potato, bread or flour, common in Central Europe Dumpling French onion soupsoupe à l'oignon 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA hot soup of caramelized onions in stock, topped with bread and melted cheese Soup, Lunch, Dinner Stuffing 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA seasoned mixture used to fill meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables before cooking Main dish, Dinner Croque monsieurMeatcroque-monsieur 🇫🇷 FranceHot French sandwich of ham and cheese, baked or fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks RacletteVegetarian 🇨🇭 Switzerland and 1 moreMelted Swiss cheese served scraped over potatoes or bread Main dish, Dinner AsadoMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 4 moreBarbecued meats cooked over open fire, central to gatherings in Argentina and Uruguay Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KhashMeatխաշ 🇦🇲 Armenia and 5 moreA rich stew of slow-cooked cow or sheep parts, eaten across the Caucasus and Middle East Stew or curry, Breakfast TaramasalataFish or seafoodταραμοσαλάτα 🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreFish roe blended with oil, lemon and bread or potato, served as a meze spread Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks BobotieMeat 🇿🇦 South Africa and 5 moreSpiced minced meat baked with an egg topping, often with dried fruit Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gefilte fishFish or seafood 🇵🇱 Poland and 5 morePoached patties of seasoned fish, often topped with carrot Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SaganakiVegetarianσαγανάκι 🇬🇷 Greece and 3 moreGreek fried cheese starter served hot from a small pan Main dish, Snacks BLTMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA sandwich filled with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, often with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Welsh rarebitVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreToasted bread topped with a hot, savoury cheese sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pa amb tomàquetVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreBread rubbed with tomato, olive oil and salt, central to Catalan food culture Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch FougasseVegan 🇫🇷 FranceLeaf-shaped bread from Provence, often with olives, cheese or herbs Bread RibollitaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyTuscan bread soup with beans, kale and vegetables, often made from leftovers Soup, Lunch, Dinner FrancesinhaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalA layered sandwich from Porto with meats, cheese and a hot beer-tomato sauce Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Peanut butter and jelly sandwichVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesA sandwich of peanut butter and fruit preserves on sliced bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks BhajiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreSpiced vegetable fritters from the Indian subcontinent, often sold as street snacks Street food, Snacks SalmorejoVegetariansalmorejo cordobés 🇪🇸 SpainThick cold tomato and bread soup from Córdoba, Andalusia Soup, Lunch, Dinner Flemish stewMeat 🇧🇪 Belgium and 2 moreBeef or pork stewed in beer with mustard and spices, a Belgian classic Main dish, Lunch, Dinner AjoblancoVegan 🇪🇸 SpainChilled Andalusian soup of almonds, bread, garlic and olive oil Soup, Lunch, Dinner RomescoVegan 🇪🇸 SpainCatalan sauce of roasted tomato, nuts, peppers and oil, often served with seafood Sauce, pickle or ferment Crostini 🇮🇹 ItalySmall slices of toasted bread topped with cheese, meats, or vegetables Bread, Snacks Migas 🇪🇸 Spain and 2 moreA dish of leftover bread or tortillas, cooked with savoury ingredients Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Acquacotta 🇮🇹 ItalyTuscan bread soup simmered with vegetables and olive oil Soup, Lunch, Dinner Full breakfast 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreA hearty cooked breakfast plate with meats, eggs, bread and regional extras Main dish, Breakfast CioppinoFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesSan Francisco seafood stew with tomato and wine Stew or curry, Dinner Lablabiلبلابي 🇹🇳 Tunisia and 1 moreTunisian chickpea soup poured over torn bread and topped with bold garnishes Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Kaya toastVegetarian 🇸🇬 Singapore and 1 moreToasted bread with coconut jam and butter, served with coffee and soft-boiled eggs Bread, Breakfast, Snacks FischbrötchenFish or seafood 🇩🇪 GermanyA sandwich of fish and toppings in a bread roll, popular in northern Germany Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Squid sandwichFish or seafoodbocadillo de calamares 🇪🇸 SpainFried squid rings in a crusty bread roll, a bar favorite in Madrid and beyond Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks AlheiraMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalPortuguese sausage made with meat and bread, often fried and served with egg and fries Sausage or cured food, Lunch, Dinner CarrozzaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyMozzarella cheese sandwich coated in egg and fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Snacks VatapáMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilA creamy Brazilian dish of bread, shrimp, coconut milk, peanuts and palm oil Main dish ChoripánMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 5 moreGrilled chorizo sausage in crusty bread, often topped with sauce Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch Açorda 🇵🇹 PortugalPortuguese bread soup with garlic, cilantro, and poached eggs Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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