patties

plural of patty
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patties The Double ShackBurger features two 100% Angus beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce, according to the chain. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025 Tuna can also be ground into patties or prepared and eaten raw. Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 The Double ShackBurger — which typically costs $11 — stacks two quarter pound patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 That said, Dexter’s signature burger knocks it out of the park, with two uber-beefy, coarsely ground patties and a lightly sweet and super fluffy bun, plus American cheese, thin pickle slices, red onion and dijonnaise. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025 The Rock n Roll Burger tent has its flattop grills going, turning dozens and dozens of fresh beef patties into a catered dinner. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 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 While a sandwich is a favorite way to eat leftover meatloaf, this version tells you how to make homemade patties sized just right for two slices of bread. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 Meat substitutes are made from plant foods to imitate the taste and texture of ground beef, meatballs, bacon, chicken patties, and fish fillets. Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
Noun
  • Lemonade cakes are a dime a dozen, but this is one of the greats.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • After New York helped the ladies decorate their cakes for the next 120 seconds, Dan ultimately eliminated one of them in pursuit of the prize.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 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
Noun
  • Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For Caribbean food, head to O’Niel Caribbean Kitchen, where treats like saltfish fritters or balchi fish balls are worth the inevitably long waits for a table.
    Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The bakery also makes apple fritters, croissant doughnuts and wheat-free doughnuts and serves Equator coffee.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025

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