How to Use crouton in a Sentence

crouton

noun
  • Pair with croutons or crispy bread for a crunch.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Add the croutons and dress with ⅓ cup of the now-cool olive oil.
    — Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, 17 July 2012
  • Add 1/2 cup croutons to each plate.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Puree for a smooth soup, or leave them chunky to serve with croutons and fresh herbs.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Swap hemp seeds for croutons on soup or salad.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • The soup is topped with black pepper and sea salt croutons.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Some spice rub on these croutons wouldn't be a bad idea either.
    — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 23 May 2017
  • Serve with a lemon garnish, croutons, or a sprig of fresh dill.
    — The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Add the kale mix to the skillet along with the croutons and toss to coat.
    — Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Here is the lichen turned crouton; here, the squid turned tartlet.
    — Daniel Wenger, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2017
  • Top with homemade croutons for some crunch.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Add spinach, arugula, and croutons; toss to coat.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The soup is topped with cheese, black pepper, and sea salt croutons.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Crush the croutons from salad kit and transfer to a small bowl.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • Use them on salads in place of croutons or even as an ice-cream topping.
    — Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Use them on salads in place of croutons or even as an ice-cream topping.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Divide the soup among bowls, top with the croutons and drizzle with more oil.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Baste with wine sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with croutons on top.
    — Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
  • All that's missing is a thick slice of bread or a shower of croutons on top.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • Add the crisped stuffing croutons and toss to combine.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Nothing beats the crouton-y crunch of country bread brought to the brink of burnt.
    — Mark Bittman, GQ, 29 June 2017
  • Add croutons or serve in a bread bowl for extra pizzazz and texture.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Arrange croutons and two slices of Provolone on top of soup.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Put the spring mix into a bowl and toss with the croutons and a little vinaigrette.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • To appeal to the masses this one includes cheese dip and crushed croutons.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • There will be gluten-free pasta and the salad will be made without croutons.
    — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Try it in a spring salad with crispy chicken and bacony croutons.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The chunky, crusty croutons are just right for sopping up the delicious broth.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Black beans acquire texture with the help of tiny plantain croutons.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Leftover bread works well for bread pudding, French toast and croutons, too.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2019

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