Are you looking for a delectable and savory dish to impress your family and friends? Look no further than turkey dinner croquettes! These crispy, golden-brown balls of culinary delight are filled with succulent turkey, flavorful vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices. As you bite into the crispy exterior, you'll be greeted by a burst of savory flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Served with a dipping sauce of your choice, these turkey dinner croquettes are the perfect appetizer, main course, or side dish for any occasion. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating these delectable treats in your own kitchen!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY CROQUETTES
These croquettes are formed from turkey and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce on the side. It's the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in sage and savory or thyme, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in turkey and cream, and cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl, and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes, flour, and egg to turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drop 2 tablespoons turkey mixture into a shallow bowl of breadcrumbs, turn to coat, and pat into 2-inch disks. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook croquettes in a single layer until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with cranberry sauce.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make these crispy croquettes from Chef Seamus Mullen.
Provided by Seamus Mullen
Categories turkey Appetizer Fry Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Pan-Fry Breadcrumbs Small Plates
Yield Makes about 24 (2-inch) croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small sauté pan over moderate heat, toast the bread crumbs until golden and crunchy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey. Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into 2-inch-long, oblong-shaped croquettes (you should have about 24 croquettes) and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Working with 1 croquette at a time, dredge them in the egg-water mixture, letting the excess drip off, then dredge them in the bread crumbs, and return them to the rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, over moderately high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil. Working in batches, pan-fry the croquettes, turning them occasionally, until crispy on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining croquettes, wiping the pan clean and adding 2 tablespoons of the oil to the pan between batches. DO AHEAD: The croquettes can be prepared ahead and frozen, well wrapped in foil, for up to 3 months. To reheat: Bake the frozen croquettes on a large baking sheet in a 475°F oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the croquettes from the oven for about 5 minutes to let the interiors thaw, then return them to the oven to finish baking for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with cranberry sauce and/or warm gravy.
DINER STYLE TURKEY CROQUETTES
Growing up in New Jersey I learned to love "Diner Food" and I could always count on Turkey Croquettes to be on the menu. This is my recreation of that classic diner dish.
Provided by Chef Dennis Littley
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In your food processor add celery, carrots and onion and pulse till finely minced
- In the food processor add your turkey and pulse until finely chopped. (use a mix of dark and white meat)
- In a saute pan melt butter and add finely minced celery, carrots, and onion. Saute until softened (3-5 minutes) Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, add turkey, stuffing cubes, sauteed celery, onions, carrots, and poultry seasoning. Mix all the ingredients together.
- Add 1 cup of chicken stock and two lightly beaten eggs and mix together. Gradually add more chicken stock as needed. You want the mixture to resemble stuffing consistency. **Don't let it get too wet. It will continue to absorb the liquid as it sits in your refrigerator setting up but it still needs to be shaped so it needs to have a formable consistency.
- Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
- After mixing all ingredients together fully, refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow mix to set up .
- After the mix has set up form into cone-shaped croquettes
- Dredge the croquettes in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Dip the floured croquette into the egg wash (2 eggs, ½ cup of milk).Coat the egged croquette with seasoned bread crumbs.
- Saute croquettes in olive oil, turning until all sides have been lightly browned.
- Place croquettes you are going to serve into a 350-degree oven for 15-20 minutes until fully heated. (minimum 165 degrees internal temperature)
- Freeze the remainder to use another day!
- Serve Croquettes with sides of your choice and your favorite turkey gravy and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 704 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEFTOVER TURKEY CROQUETTES
I grew up with a family that looked forward to leftovers, especially the day after Thanksgiving. But we didn't just reheat turkey and spuds in the microwave-we took our culinary creativity to a new level with recipes likes these croquettes. Serve three per plate along with a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal. -Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheeses, shallot, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; stir in turkey. Shape into twelve 1-in.-thick patties., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add half of croquettes; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat. If desired, serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
Steps:
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour and add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles, and continue cooking for 1 minute more.
- Add lemon juice, snipped parsley, and onion. Stir in celery salt and a dash each of pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sauce with the ground turkey. Chill thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into balls. Roll balls one at a time in bread crumbs.
- Lightly shape balls into cones. For each croquette, dip it into the mixture of egg and water, then roll in bread crumbs. Again, dip croquette in egg/flour and roll in bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in deep-fat fryer for approximately 3 minutes or until brown. Drain. Serve with turkey gravy.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
This is a great recipe to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It does not taste anything like leftovers. Makes about six 2-inch croquette balls. Definitely need to double or triple recipe for large groups as I can eat 2 croquettes easily.
Provided by DCHMKH
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Turkey
Time 3h50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place bread in a blender and blend until soft crumbs form. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir flour into melted butter until dissolved. Mix milk and broth into butter-flour mixture; cook and stir until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool mixture.
- Mix turkey, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper into cooled mixture. Form turkey mixture into balls. Place balls on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Dip balls in the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Press balls into bread crumbs until coated. Arrange balls on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 157.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 485.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
TURKEY AND MASHED POTATO CROQUETTES
Looking for a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers? Try these crispy/creamy turkey and mashed potato croquettes. Served with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy for dipping, they are a great second round for you and your holiday guests to enjoy.
Provided by Eddie Jackson
Time 1h30m
Yield about 18 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leek and cook until tender and translucent, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chopped sage and 3 tablespoons of the flour, then continue to cook until the flour is completely absorbed into the butter mixture and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. While continually stirring, gradually pour in the milk and continue to cook until a thick bechamel forms, about 1 minute more. Remove from the heat, then stir in the turkey, mashed potatoes, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set up a 3-stage breading station by placing the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl or baking dish, the eggs in a separate shallow bowl or baking dish and finally the panko in a third shallow bowl or baking dish. Season each with a pinch of salt and pepper. Using a 3/4-ounce cookie scoop, divide the chilled filling into about 18 pieces. Roll into uniform balls and/or 2 1/2-inch-long batons. Coat each piece in the flour, shaking the excess off, then dip in the egg to coat. Finally, dip and press into the panko, turning until evenly coated.
- Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with enough oil to go 2 inches up the sides and insert a deep-frying thermometer. Set the oil over medium-high heat and bring to 350 degrees F. Working in 2 batches, deep-fry the croquettes until deep golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of salt. Fry the whole sage leaves until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on the paper towel line plate as well. Serve with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy for dipping.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
Provided by Ruth Hawley
Categories Poultry turkey Fry Winter Poker/Game Night
Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour and add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles, and continue cooking for 1 minute more.
- Add lemon juice, snipped parsley, and onion. Stir in celery salt and a dash each of pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sauce with the ground turkey. Chill thoroughly.
- With wet hands, shape mixture into balls. Roll balls one at a time in bread crumbs. Lightly shape balls into cones. For each croquette, dip it into the mixture of egg and water, then roll in bread crumbs. Again, dip croquette in egg/water mixture and roll in bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in deep-fat fryer for approximately 3 minutes or until brown. Drain. Serve with turkey gravy.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
Make and share this turkey croquettes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Poultry
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- saute onion and celery in a drop of oil until softened.
- set aside to cool slightly.
- combine with turkey, 1/4 c panko, milk, sage, egg, salt, pepper.
- refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm form into 12 patties, dredge in remaining panko.
- heat half the oil in a saute pan, add 6 patties and cook 3-5 minutes per side repeat serve with cranberry sauce or leftover turkey gravy.
TURKEY CROQUETTES
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, burgers, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet, add celery and onion and saute until lightly browned. Stir in the turkey and saute, stirring until it loses its color. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
- Soak the bread in the milk until soft. Squeeze out the bread and mix with the turkey. Add the egg, mustard, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the turkey mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs. Refrigerate until shortly before serving time.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the turkey patties on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TURKEY CROQUETTES WITH CRANBERRY SALSA
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays.-Jacque Capurro, Anchorage, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 16 croquettes (2 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender., Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in turkey, sweet potato, salt, pepper and cayenne. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apple with lemon juice. Stir in remaining salsa ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., For croquettes, in a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Shape turkey mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in flour; shake off excess. Roll in egg mixture, then in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cranberry salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread. Stale bread is best for making croquettes, as it will absorb more of the other ingredients and hold together better.
- Use a variety of fillings. Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables are all great options for croquette fillings.
- Season the filling well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the filling, as this will give the croquettes more flavor.
- Form the croquettes carefully. Use your hands to gently shape the croquettes into balls or cylinders. Be careful not to overwork the mixture, or the croquettes will become tough.
- Bread the croquettes thoroughly. This will help them to stay together and brown evenly.
- Fry the croquettes until golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Serve the croquettes hot. They are best enjoyed immediately after frying, when they are crispy and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Turkey dinner croquettes are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. They are also a great way to add some variety to your holiday table. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a croquette recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you have some leftover turkey, don't just make a sandwich. Try making turkey dinner croquettes instead!
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