Turkey Croquettes

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Reidphoto @reidrealty
Fair Oaks, PA

This is my version of a recipe I saw somewhere once that was good for leftover turkey. I typically use a low-fat ground turkey the rest of the year when Thanksgiving leftovers are not to be had. You'll see I use egg whites or "egg beaters" egg substitute to reduce the fat. Serve with rice pilaf, roasted red potatoes or mashed potatoes. Freeze and reheat in a toaster oven for a quick meal another day. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you wish.

Turkey Croquettes

This is my version of a recipe I saw somewhere once that was good for leftover turkey. I typically use a low-fat ground turkey the rest of the year when Thanksgiving leftovers are not to be had. You'll see I use egg whites or "egg beaters" egg substitute to reduce the fat. Serve with rice pilaf, roasted red potatoes or mashed potatoes. Freeze and reheat in a toaster oven for a quick meal another day. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you wish.

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Ingredients

45 minutes
4-6 servings
  1. 1 poundground turkey or minced leftover cooked turkey
  2. 1/2 cupbreadcrumbs
  3. 1/4 cupfinely minced celery
  4. 1 tablespoonsdried onion (rehydrated)
  5. 1/2 cancarrots finely minced
  6. 1 tablespoonparsley
  7. 1/2 tsp.pepper
  8. 1/4 tsp.salt (if desired)
  9. 1/4 tsp.garlic powder
  10. 2egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute
  11. 1/2 cupbreadcrumbs for coating
  12. Pure olive oil for frying

Cooking Instructions

45 minutes
  1. 1

    Combine all ingedients (except oil and the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs used for coating) in a large bowl. Mix well. Make sure to rehydrate the onions before adding to mixture.

  2. 2

    Scoop out 1/3 cup portions, make a ball then press them down onto the rest of the breadcrumbs to make a small thick patty. Place aside.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 400 degress. Heat oil in a sauté pan. Brown each croquette on both sides cooking through, drain on paper towels and set aside.

  4. 4

    Place browned croquettes on a cookie sheet or pan and bake for another 15 minutes or so. This will crisp them up and put a nice crust on them while you make your side dish or gravy.

  5. 5

    Serve covered with your favorite packaged or canned turkey gravy or even country gravy.

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