Crouton

usgb/ˈkruːtɑːn/
noun

A small piece of bread that is toasted or fried until it becomes crispy.

I sprinkled some garlic croutons on the salad for added crunch.
Visual representation of "crouton" - A small piece of bread that is toasted or fried until it becomes crispy.

Often appears as...

  • garlic croutons
  • salad croutons
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Visual representation of "crouton"
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Culinary Context

Croutons are primarily used in culinary settings, especially in salads and soups as a crunchy element.

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The chef topped the tomato soup with homemade croutons.
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Variety of Flavors

Croutons can be seasoned with various flavors like garlic, cheese, herbs, and can be homemade or store-bought.

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For the Caesar salad, use herbed croutons for extra flavor.
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Not Interchangeable

Croutons differ from breadcrumbs; they are larger and used whole, not as a binding or coating ingredient.

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Instead of breadcrumbs, I added croutons to the top layer for a crunchy texture.
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