Turkey Croquettes

These 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: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 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 the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Process bread in a blender or food processor to make soft crumbs. Transfer bread crumbs into a shallow bowl.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until dissolved. Whisk in milk and broth; cook and stir until mixture is thickened, 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 6 balls or patties. Place balls on a plate and refrigerate until chilled to help them keep their shape, at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Dip balls in 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 golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.