Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
breadcrumb topping

breadcrumb topping

3.4
A crunchy layer of breadcrumbs mixed with butter on top of a baked dish
  • noun
translation icon : cobertura de migas
  • The breadcrumb topping added a satisfying crunch to the creamy casserole.

Examples

  • She sprinkled a breadcrumb topping over the macaroni and cheese before baking it in the oven.

  • For a golden crust, brush the breadcrumb topping with a little melted butter before cooking.

  • I love adding breadcrumb topping to my pasta!

  • The chef prepared a delicious breadcrumb topping for the casserole.

  • To enhance the flavor of the casserole, sprinkle a generous amount of breadcrumb topping before baking.

  • The chef prepared a delicious baked dish with a crispy breadcrumb topping that added a perfect crunch.

  • I always use a mixture of herbs in my breadcrumb topping to give casseroles and vegetables extra flavor.

Synonyms

topping
vsbreadcrumb topping
50 1.8

Food put on top of a dish to add flavor or decorate

is a specific layer made from crushed bread to add texture and flavor
breadcrumb
vsbreadcrumb topping
11 2.4

Small pieces of dry bread that you put on food before cooking

is a prepared top layer made from those bread pieces to add texture and flavor
breading
vsbreadcrumb topping
2 1.6

A dry coating for food made from breadcrumbs or flour before cooking

is applied as a top layer to add texture and flavor not a pre-cooking coat

How Thick

panko
2 3.3
breadcrumb topping
3.4
breadcrumb
11 2.4

Surface Forms

breadcrumb topping singular
breadcrumb toppings plural

Morphology

breadcrumb + topping

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from 'breadcrumb' (small dried crumbs) combined with 'topping' (a layer placed atop a dish). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer it denotes a layer of breadcrumbs used to add texture and flavor, following a common noun–noun compounding pattern found across languages.

Etymology

Breadcrumb topping comes from the simple picture of small pieces of bread, a breadcrumb, put on top, a topping, of a dish before cooking. When the crumbs bake they make a golden, crunchy layer, so the term means a layer of breadcrumbs used to make food 'crisp' and tasty.