Turkey Croquettes

Turkey croquettes transform leftover turkey, bread crumbs, milk, butter, and seasonings into a savory treat the day after Thanksgiving dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 2 slices bread, or more as needed
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 cup chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bread in a blender and blend until soft crumbs form. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.