How to Use breadcrumb in a Sentence

breadcrumb

noun
  • Replace the amount of breadcrumbs called for in a recipe with twice the amount of oats.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Top oysters with the breadcrumb topping and broil to toast it.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Shake of any excess and then roll the rice ball in the breadcrumb until well coated.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, the fried shrimp served there today are coated in breadcrumbs.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This dish of pasta, beans and breadcrumbs will cause carb-lovers to rejoice.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Or this Kale Caesar that opts for flaky breadcrumbs in lieu of chunky croutons.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The starch will give the pork a craggy, super-crunchy shell—no egg wash or breadcrumbs needed.
    Cathy Erway, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The good news is even sneaky software can leave behind breadcrumbs.
    Kim Komando, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Or, pan fry it alongside Panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle them on top.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley and milk, and combine.
    Claudia Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Adding some beef bones to a stew for flavor, or stretching ground meat with grains or breadcrumbs for meatballs.
    Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2024
  • And even with all of the luscious seafood, what took the dish over the top were the breadcrumbs on top, which added a satisfying contrast in textures.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 22 May 2024
  • Dig out the panko to create a golden breadcrumb topping that can turn an okay dish into an event.
    Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, celery, green onion, and breadcrumbs.
    Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Their cellphones and the Black Dodge truck left plenty of digital breadcrumbs.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • In fact, Clinton said Dia left behind some breadcrumbs in her own bedroom.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 29 June 2023
  • Adding a few breadcrumbs to cornbread dressing improves the texture IMHO.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten egg, the third with breadcrumbs.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Just before dinnertime, coat them in breadcrumbs, and cook for a quick 7 minutes!
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Mix the ground beef, sausage, eggs, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
    Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Since first announcing the track on June 17, she’s dropped plenty of breadcrumbs about it and teased a slew of snippets in Instagram posts.
    Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • Endless breadcrumbs that he’s dropped since announcing the project have hinted that the forthcoming LP will lay Slim Shady to rest once and for all.
    Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
  • Meatball directions: Combine veal, beef, and pork in a large bowl; add eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, and garlic, and mix well with your hands.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Top with a delicious, crunchy mixture of panko breadcrumbs, butter, and cheese.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Stir in flour, eggs, parsley, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, and bacon mixture.
    Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Combined with butter and panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), the cheese brings this casserole rich flavor and a nice bit of crunch.
    Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • But that disappearing ink was a godsend for dealers too — a chance to sell narcotics and leave no breadcrumbs for the cops and feds to follow.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 June 2024
  • In the age where tin-foil hat conspiracies go mainstream, cracking the door with any breadcrumb to doubt the integrity of games was rigged or fixed builds a house of cards.
    Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 13 July 2023
  • Made from crustless, coarsely ground white bread, fluffy panko breadcrumbs are key to the crispy exterior.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Frozen artichokes and spinach melt into a rich mixture of three cheeses topped with golden panko breadcrumbs.
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024

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