How to Use crouton in a Sentence

crouton

noun
Definition of croutonnext
  • Ladle into bowls, top with croutons made from day old bread, and add carrot top chimi!
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
  • Although this stew is fantastic, the star of the dish is the hamburger bun croutons that add crunch and a pretty finish (and ensures that every part of the hamburger is incorporated into the meal).
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Add the croutons and dress with ⅓ cup of the now-cool olive oil.
    — Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, 17 July 2012
  • Add the kale mix to the skillet along with the croutons and toss to coat.
    — Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Here is the lichen turned crouton; here, the squid turned tartlet.
    — Daniel Wenger, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2017
  • Puree for a smooth soup, or leave them chunky to serve with croutons and fresh herbs.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Thiessen has a recipe for Bagel French onion soup that swaps the hallmark crouton in the bowl for a bagel.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • They are stuffed with some 200 grams of the finest Rouge foie gras and croutons to soak up the melting fat.
    — Victoria Pesce Elliott, miamiherald, 10 July 2017
  • Nothing beats the crouton-y crunch of country bread brought to the brink of burnt.
    — Mark Bittman, GQ, 29 June 2017
  • Serve with a lemon garnish, croutons, or a sprig of fresh dill.
    — The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Used croutons instead of the baguette, and swiss cheese instead of gruyere.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Put the spring mix into a bowl and toss with the croutons and a little vinaigrette.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • Cut the bread into large croutons, about 1-inch square.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 July 2018
  • To serve: Put a handful of crispy croutons in a small bowl, top with a scoop of the tomato mixture.
    — Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Save time: Make your croutons a day in advance and keep in a plastic bag.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • Some spice rub on these croutons wouldn't be a bad idea either.
    — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 23 May 2017
  • Cheese crisps stand in well for crackers and croutons, whether over salads or in a bowl of soup.
    — NBC News, 12 Mar. 2020
  • Peel the peaches and remove the pits. Slice them into wedges, then into pieces about the same size of the croutons.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 July 2018
  • To make the salad, put the croutons, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, and mesclun in a large bowl.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 25 Sep. 2017
  • Or this Kale Caesar that opts for flaky breadcrumbs in lieu of chunky croutons.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until the bread starts to brown at the edges, but the croutons are still tender inside.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil or dollop of Greek yogurt and a few croutons.
    — Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Place the dressed shrimp over the buttermilk and croutons, being sure to spoon all of the roe out of any leftover liquid and spoon over the top of the shrimp.
    — CBS News, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Serve the hot soup in bowls and serve the croutons in a separate bowl so people can help themselves.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024
  • In the jumble, warm lardons (thick strips of crisp slab bacon) mix with the greens, along with croutons made from a French baguette.
    — Orange County Register, 23 Feb. 2017
  • Baste with wine sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with croutons on top.
    — Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Note: To make your own croutons, take slightly stale bread and tear into bite-size pieces.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Type shell to get a real shell, and run sh ~/Downloads/crouton to see install options.
    — J.m. Porup, Ars Technica, 19 June 2017
  • Choosing pecans over the croutons also lightens the carb load.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 14 June 2018
  • There will be gluten-free pasta and the salad will be made without croutons.
    — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2020

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