Definition of «croquette»

Croquette is a small, crispy ball made from mashed potatoes and usually contains some type of filling such as meat or vegetables. It can also refer to a kind of food that is made up of minced meat, breadcrumbs, and various other ingredients mixed together and shaped into a round patty, then fried until crispy on the outside.

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I ordered a plate of delicious beef croquettes from the French restaurant.
The vegetarian croquettes made with mashed potatoes and vegetables were a hit at the party.
The crispy chicken croquettes were served as appetizers during the cocktail hour.
My grandmother used to make the best croquettes from leftover ham and cheese.
The cafeteria offers a variety of croquettes, such as fish, chicken, and vegetable, as part of their lunch specials.
We enjoyed the crispy potato croquettes with a tangy dipping sauce as a side dish.
During the picnic, we snacked on delicious croquettes filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and spinach.
The broccoli and cheddar croquettes were a perfect option for the vegetarians at the family dinner.
The food truck offers unique gourmet croquettes that are made with unconventional ingredients like lobster and kale.

Definition of «croquette»

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