How to Use breadcrumb in a Sentence

breadcrumb

noun
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  • And to maybe not follow breadcrumbs through the wilderness to a witch’s house that is made of cake.
    — Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Step 3: Prepare breadcrumb mixture and then add beef and onions.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
  • One ah-ha moment was when her cousin added anchovies into his garlicky breadcrumbs.
    — Erin Clements, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Panko breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs act as a binder and help stretch the meat a little further.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Harvey was never named on the show, though online sleuths were quickly able to identify her based on digital breadcrumbs.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Artichokes can be added to pasta or skillet chicken dishes, mashed into a dip as an appetizer or snack, or roasted or baked with a breadcrumb or panko topping and served as a side.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Burger Patties Instead of breadcrumbs, use a tablespoon or two of chia seeds as a low-carb binding agent in recipes for meatloaf and burger patties.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Replace the amount of breadcrumbs called for in a recipe with twice the amount of oats.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Top oysters with the breadcrumb topping and broil to toast it.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Shake of any excess and then roll the rice ball in the breadcrumb until well coated.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, the fried shrimp served there today are coated in breadcrumbs.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This dish of pasta, beans and breadcrumbs will cause carb-lovers to rejoice.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Or this Kale Caesar that opts for flaky breadcrumbs in lieu of chunky croutons.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2023
  • These breadcrumbs are mixed with milk, stock, or water to create a paste.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The starch will give the pork a craggy, super-crunchy shell—no egg wash or breadcrumbs needed.
    — Cathy Erway, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The good news is even sneaky software can leave behind breadcrumbs.
    — Kim Komando, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Or, pan fry it alongside Panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle them on top.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley and milk, and combine.
    — Claudia Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Adding some beef bones to a stew for flavor, or stretching ground meat with grains or breadcrumbs for meatballs.
    — Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2024
  • And even with all of the luscious seafood, what took the dish over the top were the breadcrumbs on top, which added a satisfying contrast in textures.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 22 May 2024
  • Dig out the panko to create a golden breadcrumb topping that can turn an okay dish into an event.
    — Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, celery, green onion, and breadcrumbs.
    — Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Their cellphones and the Black Dodge truck left plenty of digital breadcrumbs.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • In fact, Clinton said Dia left behind some breadcrumbs in her own bedroom.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 29 June 2023
  • Adding a few breadcrumbs to cornbread dressing improves the texture IMHO.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten egg, the third with breadcrumbs.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Just before dinnertime, coat them in breadcrumbs, and cook for a quick 7 minutes!
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Mix the ground beef, sausage, eggs, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
    — Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Since first announcing the track on June 17, she’s dropped plenty of breadcrumbs about it and teased a slew of snippets in Instagram posts.
    — Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • Endless breadcrumbs that he’s dropped since announcing the project have hinted that the forthcoming LP will lay Slim Shady to rest once and for all.
    — Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

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