crouton
crouton
Definition
crou·ton (kro̵̅o̅′tän′, kro̵̅o̅ tän′)
noun
any of the small, crisp pieces of toasted or fried bread often served in soup or salads
Etymology: Fr croûton < croûte, a crust < L crusta: see crust
crouton
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- make: To make the cheese croutons, toast the ciabatta slices on one side.
- add: Add the croutons and sprinkle with parmesan - serve.
Adjective modifier
- fried: Grouse Ancienne - flavor with crushed juniper berries and garnish with fried croutons.
- small: Serve chilled, with small croutons of bread fried till crisp in olive oil, well drained and cooled.
- crispy: After baking, these light and crispy croutons are seasoned with sea salt.
- crisp: Also we scattered some capers and some small crisp croutons.
Noun used with modifier
- garlic: You can serve this hearty soup with garlic croutons.
- cheese: Pour over the French dressing, toss well and then sprinkle over the goat cheese croutons and serve.
- herb: Serve the soup hot with a good sprinkling of herb croutons over the top.
- pepper: Sandwich is accompanied by a Caesar salad with lemon pepper croutons and dressing on the side.
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