Turkey Croquettes
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delightful dish with these crispy turkey croquettes. Perfectly seasoned shredded turkey is mixed with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh herbs, then formed into bite-sized balls. Each croquette is coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them with a tangy dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad for a delicious and inventive way to enjoy your holiday feast.
Recipe - Marshall #631
Turkey Croquettes
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Servings10
Cook Time40 Minutes
Calories258
Ingredients
3 cups leftover turkey
2 cups leftover side dishes (mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, etc.)
1 cup stuffing
2 cups breadcrumbs
3 eggs
2 Tbs cooking oil
Directions
- Add turkey to bowl of food processor; pulse a few times. (Meat should be slightly shredded but not over-chopped.) Remove to a large bowl. Working in separate batches, add any side dishes that need to be chopped to food processor, and pulse a few times to roughly chop.
- Add the chopped sides to the turkey. Stir in any leftover mashed potatoes, the stuffing, breadcrumbs and eggs. Fold together. Form into small cakes about 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Brown croquettes on both sides for about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a 325° F oven for 15 minutes to heat through. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce or turkey gravy.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 258, Fat: 9 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 82 mg, Sodium: 370 mg, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 18 g.
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Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
10
Servings
258
Calories
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Makes 10 servings
Fresh Whole Turkey, Grade A, 20-24 Lb Avg - 20 Pound
$17.60 avg/ea was $49.60 avg/ea$0.88/lb
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Pepperidge Farm Classic Stuffing, Corn Bread - 12 Ounce
$3.78 was $3.98$0.31/oz
Brookshire's Bread Crumbs, Plain - 15 Fluid ounce
$1.98$0.13/fl oz
Brookshire's Large White Eggs - 6 Each
$2.79$0.47 each
Brookshire's 100% Pure All Purpose Vegetable Oil - 48 Fluid ounce
$4.48$0.09/fl oz
Nutritional Information
Calories: 258, Fat: 9 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 82 mg, Sodium: 370 mg, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 18 g.
Directions
- Add turkey to bowl of food processor; pulse a few times. (Meat should be slightly shredded but not over-chopped.) Remove to a large bowl. Working in separate batches, add any side dishes that need to be chopped to food processor, and pulse a few times to roughly chop.
- Add the chopped sides to the turkey. Stir in any leftover mashed potatoes, the stuffing, breadcrumbs and eggs. Fold together. Form into small cakes about 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Brown croquettes on both sides for about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a 325° F oven for 15 minutes to heat through. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce or turkey gravy.