How to Use croquette in a Sentence

croquette

noun
  • The crab croquettes wear a wig of frizzled lemongrass and lime leaf.
    — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Divide the beet puree onto plates, then place a croquette on top.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Your meal at the truck will not be light, but find space on your table for the ham and cheese croquettes.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Since then, Kobe beef fans have been clamoring for the croquettes.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
  • This can be served with aloo bhaja, a potato stir-fry, or aloo’r chops, potato croquettes.
    — Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Once the oil is hot, gently place the salmon croquettes in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
  • Cuban coffees were also available, as were light bites like yuca fries and ham and cheese croquettes.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • Pig’s trotters stewed to creaminess with whole-grain mustard are fried into warm croquettes.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 9 Dec. 2017
  • His potatoes did not firm up enough overnight, making for soft croquettes that began falling apart as the day went on.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Snack choices include crispy hominy, tomato bread with manchego cheese or goat cheese croquettes with red chili guava.
    — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 31 July 2019
  • Start with the clam chowder or salt cod croquettes before tucking into a steamed lobster.
    — Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The chicken croquettes were lovely ‒ crispy on the outside and creamy and savory on the inside.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
  • Once they’re done, transfer the croquettes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
  • There, generous plates of omelets and pancakes were just as popular as shrimp and grits and salmon croquettes.
    — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Sharing the plate were fine green beans and carrots, along with an irresistible risotto croquette.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 17 May 2018
  • Segovia’s favorite bite is bitterballen, a meatball croquette served with mustard or beer cheese sauce.
    — Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Some of the first-course menu options include gazpacho, croquettes, sushi and calamari.
    — Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
  • The onigiri is assembled with the croquette and a heap of sesame cabbage coleslaw and your choice of tonkatsu or tartar sauce.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
  • Restaurants give visitors a taste of local cuisine with menus that spotlight cheese croquettes and beef stew.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2023
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    — Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the judges weren’t at all happy that his cheese curds were just placed on top and not incorporated into the croquettes.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The exhaustive menu features seafood soup, a variety of steak plates, and must-get yuca croquettes.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
  • But everyone should be content here with an oversized gin tonic in hand and some croquettes, pan con tomate or a jamón trio for tapas.
    — Josie Sexton, The Know, 20 Dec. 2019
  • The warm croquettes are pulled off the salad and the plates of lettuce go back in the lowboy refrigerators to chill.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • Working in batches, coat croquettes with cornmeal, turning and pressing to adhere.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
    — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
    — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
  • So with croquettes and pastelitos in hand, Teresa and her sister will be keeping their mother company.
    — Aaron C. Davis, Sandhya Somashekhar, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2017

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