croute

/kruːt/
noun
  1. A crisp, fried or toasted piece of bread, often used as a base for canapés or served with soup.
    • The French onion soup came with a melted cheese croute floating on top.
    • For the appetizer, they served a mushroom pâté on a small croute.
    • She topped each croute with a slice of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
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