noun
- Small slices of bread, typically toasted or fried, used as a base for appetizers or garnishes in cooking.
Usage: Plural of croute; French culinary term used in English cooking contexts; Often served with toppings such as cheese, pâté, or seafood
Examples
- The chef arranged croutes with smoked salmon and cream cheese on the appetizer platter.
- Croutes are a classic base for elegant hors d'oeuvres at formal dinners.
- She toasted thin bread slices to make croutes for the party.
- The recipe called for croutes topped with mushroom duxelles.
- Crispy croutes provide a satisfying crunch to complement soft spreads.