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turkey croquettes

(1 rating)
spatdi avatar
Recipe by
Susan Din
@spatdi
Houston, TX

Great use of leftover turkey and mashed potatoes-also gravy,if you have any left!

(1 rating)
yield 4 (2 hours chilling time)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For turkey croquettes

  • FILLING
  • 2 c
    turkey, finely minced (leftover)
  • 1 c
    mashed potatoes-seasoned (leftover)
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley-flat leaf, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    coarse black pepper
  • SAUCE FOR FILLING
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 6 stick
    green onions-white and green sliced thinly
  • 1 sm
    garlic clove minced or grated
  • 1/2 c
    gravy-leftover...or make fresh with below ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour-all purpose
  • 1/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt-or to taste
  • BREADING
  • 1/2 c
    flour-all purpose-for dredging
  • 2 lg
    eggs-beaten with 1tbsp water
  • 2 c
    bread crumbs-fresh, finely ground

How To Make turkey croquettes

  • 1
    FILLING: Combine the turkey, mashed potatoes, parsley, and black pepper.
  • 2
    SAUCE: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add green onions and garlic-cook stirring for 1-2 minutes .....MAY USE LEFTOVER GRAVY AT THIS POINT..... Add gravy to the cooked onions/garlic and skip the next paragraph. For fresh gravy: add the flour to cooked onions/garlic and stir until well blended. Stir in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Cook, stirring and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add salt to taste, and cool mixture. Combine sauce with the turkey mixture, blending well. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • 3
    BREADING: Put 1/2 cup of flour in a plate. Beat eggs in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Put the finely ground bread crumbs in another bowl. SHAPE croquette mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls or traditional round cone shape(a little smaller if you're making appetizers). ROLL gently in the flour to cover. COAT in the egg completely. ROLL in the bread crumbs. Place on a waxed paper or foil-lined cookie sheet. Allow croquettes to air dry for about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 4
    Heat oil to 360°. Fry the croquettes in small batches for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, depending on size, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve as desired.
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