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Turkey Potato Croquettes
Thanksgiving leftovers won't be leftovers for long once you make these Turkey Potato Croquettes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably leftover or refrigerated)
- 2 large eggs, whisked in separate bowls
- 1 cup roast turkey, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterrey jack, mozzarella, or cheddar)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (white, whole wheat or gluten free)
- olive, vegetable or canola oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Stir the mashed potatoes and 1 whisked egg in a bowl until combined and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped turkey and shredded cheese stirring to combine.
- Take 2 teaspoons of the turkey cheese mixture and form into 1 inch balls. You want to roll them tight so the turkey and cheese bind together.
- Take 2 tablespoons of the potato egg mixture and form a patty in the palm of your hand, place a turkey cheese ball in the center and fold the potato mixture around the turkey cheese ball to make a larger ball.
- Place the second whisked egg in a bowl and the breadcrumbs in a seperate bowl.
- Roll each potato croquette gently into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs covering them completely.
- Add the oil to a heavy bottomed pot over medium/high heat. The oil is hot enough if you put a few leftover breadcrumbs in and they sizzle immediately.
- Add the croquettes to oil and fry for about 60 seconds, turning occasionally, until the outside is crispy. (Alternatively, you can bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.)
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the croquettes to the paper towel-lined plate and immediately season them with salt.
- Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce.
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Notes
- Firm hand: Make sure you roll the potatoes tightly around the filling so nothing leaks out.
- Work in order: Do each step completely with all ingredients - this way when you are ready to fry everything is good to go!
- Cold Potatoes: If your potatoes are fresh and warm, it'll be much harder to work with. Make sure the mashed potatoes are chilled.
- Arm workout: Shred your own cheese for best flavor and melting into the filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
344mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
208IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.