Bird's Thanksgiving Leftover Croquettes

2Bleu's Note:

A spin off of our Easy Chicken Croquettes, and just as tasty. Great for OAMC too. The croquettes freeze well, then just pop them in the microwave for a quick meal or snack. :)

• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 croquet ...

• 2 -3 cups cooked turkey , chopped up (leftovers)
• 2 cups prepared stuffing (leftovers)
• 2 eggs , slightly beaten
• flour , for dredging
• breadcrumbs , for dredging
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil , for frying (may need more or less)

Sauce if not using leftover gravy

• 1 (12 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
• ½ cup 2% low-fat milk

Directions:

1. Mix the turkey, stuffing, and eggs well. Refrigerate 3 hours minimum.
2. Create a 'log' shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. Then gently drop onto the counter to flatten the bottom. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter).
3. Roll the croquettes in flour, then bread crumbs. Fry in oil in deep skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. Keep warm in 200 degree Fahrenheit oven.
4. Sauce: (or you can use leftover gravy) Meanwhile, mix the can of soup with the half cup milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until warmed and creamy.
5. Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side. Traditionally served atop mashed potatoes for a wonderful presentation.

Reviews

[Chef shapeweaver ©]

I made these on 11/28/11,using leftovers from our Thanksgiving Dinner (which we had on 11/27/11). I followed the recipe as it was written but after chilling, I did have to add about 1/4 cup of unseasoned bread crumbs to make it firm enough to form the croquettes. To save a step, I combined the flour with the bread crumbs and then rolled croquettes in that and fried. I made homemade gravy by melting a little margarine and added some finely chopped onion,cooked until onion was soft.Then I added about 3 tablespoons of of flour and cooked long enough to get rid of the flour taste.And added about 1 cup of chicken broth and stirred until slightly thickened,and seasoned with S & P.I served the gravy over the croquettes and mashed potatoes,along with peas and carrots on the side. I know they were made too big,because I ended up with 6 instead of 8. But the next time ( and there sure will be a nest time :) ), I'll try to make them smaller. Thanks for posting a wonderful way to use leftover turkey and/or chicken. " Keep Smiling :) "

[Bella Rachelle]

I loved this recipe, so glad I tried it. Sorry I didn't rate sooner!

[Aunt Pat]

Not bad. They didn't hold together real well and maybe if the turkey had been finely shredded they would have or perhaps add another egg. I didn't use soup over them either.