croquette

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 According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025 For dinner, snag an appetizer of manchego and serrano ham croquettes with piquillo pepper emulsion and truffle. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025 There’s a smorgasbord of seafood options: smoked salmon croquettes, Florida shrimp, stuffed lobster. Mariette Williams, USA Today, 24 July 2025 One of his welcome snacks is a wild rabbit croquette. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • Lasagna, charcuterie, salad, cake, vegetables… the options are endless.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In a whimsical touch, the cake was adorned with a topper, made by Laurie Valko, that featured custom figurines of the couple's dog, Huckleberry, and cat, Henry.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Buffett is also known for frequenting McDonald’s for a cheap meal, choosing to order two sausage patties, an egg and cheese, or a bacon egg and cheese—all under $4.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The patty cooked to a perfect medium, slightly larger than his ideal five ounces, and sans the tomatoes, gets a fairly glowing review (which can’t be said of every spot).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fresh apples and sharp Cheddar come together in a creamy sauce over chicken cutlets for a comforting fall meal.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • When the butter has melted, and the temperature has reached 325 F, add the chicken in batches (two cutlets at a time).
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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