Croute

A croute is a type of French pastry that is typically made from puff pastry. It is generally rectangular or round in shape and is often used as a base for various savory or sweet toppings. Croutes can be either baked or fried, and they are often served as appetizers or side dishes.

The word “croute” is derived from the Old French word for “crust.” Early croute recipes were simply pieces of bread that were fried or baked and then topped with various ingredients. Over time, the recipes evolved to include puff pastry as the base, which made the croutes lighter and more delicate.

Today, there are endless possibilities for croute toppings. Popular savory toppings include cheese, ham, and eggs. Sweet toppings such as fruit or chocolate are also commonly used. Croutes can be served either hot or cold, and they can be made ahead of time, which makes them ideal for entertaining.

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Recipes

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Shortcut Choucroute

  • baguette
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • pork shoulder roast
  • smoked sausage
  • caraway seed
  • too sweet riesling
  • sauerkraut
  • green cabbage
  • onion
  • bay leaf
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Brie & Mushrooms en Croute

  • cranberry
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • puff pastry
  • red wine
  • mushroom
  • onion
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • brie wheel
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Seafood Choucroute

  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • leeks white
  • gueuze
  • tarragon
  • granny smith apple
  • smoked trout
  • sauerkraut
  • mussel
  • white potato
  • bacon
  • trout
  • garlic
  • scallop
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Chicken and Bacon Choucroute with Potato Salad

  • CHOUCROUTE
  • salt
  • white wine
  • olive oil
  • juniper berry
  • thyme
  • sauerkraut
  • sausage
  • chicken thigh
  • garlic
  • bacon
  • POTATO SALAD
  • salt
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • tarragon
  • hot sauce
  • shallot
  • dijon mustard
  • yukon gold potato
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Boeuf en Croute

  • parsley
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • mushroom
  • water
  • bay leaf
  • egg
  • thyme
  • beef tenderloin
  • madeira
  • crème fraîche
  • shallot
  • puff pastry
  • butter
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Blanquette Ris d'Agneau en Croute

  • clarified butter
  • parsley
  • hot sauce
  • paprika
  • lamb sweetbread
  • egg white
  • sandwich bread loaf
  • lemon
  • champignon
  • onion
  • veal stock
  • butter
  • cream
  • all purpose flour
  • bay leaf
  • egg yolk
  • pepper
  • salt
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Brie en Croute

  • water
  • pepperidge farm® entertaining quartet distinctive cracker
  • egg
  • brie cheese round
  • pepperidge farm ® puff pastry sheet
  • parsley
  • almond
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Alsatian Choucroute

  • dijon mustard
  • smoked bacon
  • garlic
  • onion
  • juniper berry
  • chicken stock
  • thyme
  • reisling wine
  • duck
  • bay leaf
  • bauernwurst smoked pork sausage
  • weisswurst
  • sauerkraut
  • red bliss potato
  • ham shank
  • smoked pork chop
  • weiner
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Pomme en Croute

  • orange zest
  • orange wedge
  • calvado
  • lemon juice
  • gran classico amaro
  • orange curaçao
  • ice
  • sugar
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Chicken Marsala en Croute

  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • water
  • puff pastry
  • portobello mushroom
  • salt
  • beef broth
  • pepper
  • shallot
  • marsala wine
  • butter
  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • thyme

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
egg
puff pastry
thyme
olive oil
garlic
sauerkraut
onion
bay leaf
water
all purpose flour
pepper
shallot
parsley
rosemary
mushroom
chicken breast
lemon juice
tarragon
granny smith apple
bacon
juniper berry
hot sauce
dijon mustard
egg yolk
baguette
black pepper
pork shoulder roast
smoked sausage
caraway seed
too sweet riesling
green cabbage
cranberry
red wine
brie wheel
chimichurri sauce
cream cheese
leeks white
gueuze
smoked trout
mussel
white potato
trout
scallop
vanilla extract
wheel brie cheese
walnut
dark brown sugar
brandy
cinnamon
white wine
honey
white wine vinegar
sausage
yukon gold potato
chicken thigh
beef tenderloin
madeira
crème fraîche
clarified butter
paprika
lamb sweetbread
egg white
sandwich bread loaf
lemon
champignon
veal stock
cream
pepperidge farm® entertaining quartet distinctive cracker
brie cheese round
pepperidge farm ® puff pastry sheet
almond
smoked bacon
chicken stock
reisling wine
duck
bauernwurst smoked pork sausage
weisswurst
red bliss potato
ham shank
smoked pork chop
weiner
orange zest
orange wedge
calvado
gran classico amaro
orange curaçao
ice
sugar
portobello mushroom
beef broth
marsala wine
round brie cheese
pickled caper
taggiasca olife
white bream
bread dough
leek

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 25%
  • egg 25%
  • puff pastry 25%

Rarey Ingredients

  • butter 25%
  • egg 25%
  • puff pastry 25%