croquette

Definition of croquettenext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

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Recent Examples of croquette At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 During the bouillabaisse course, for example, children get tomato soup and vegetarians receive a red pepper and tomato bisque with a sweet potato croquette. Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026 Eggplant will surely play a starring role on the restaurant’s opening menu alongside pop-up favorites like cassoulet croquettes, quail pithivier, and choucroute garnie. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 Belgium’s menu includes moules frites or steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp croquettes, beef roast, bone-in pork chop, classic chocolate mousse. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • The photo showed the mom of one in front of a cake with white icing and a pink candle, while her son sat beside her.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
  • One 4-ounce patty of 97% lean ground beef has about 6% DV of magnesium.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • The younger Iannaccone started as a youngster breading chicken cutlets and baking cookies with his grandmother, then worked with his dad.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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