These small, stuffed and fried croquettes are a delicious way to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious appetizer or indulgent snack. It doesn’t matter as much which kind of leftovers you use to make your croquettes as it does the texture that they create. If your croquettes are too wet or too dry, they will fall apart (but still be delicious).
You will combine your desired ingredients in a bowl and mix well. When you are able to grab a small handful with your bare hand and form it into a patty, you know you’ve got the right consistency. If it’s too wet, add more stuffing or bread crumbs – if too dry, try adding some gravy, broth or even cranberry sauce.
Use the following as a base, but feel free to make it with whatever you have on hand.
Filling:
2 c turkey, diced ¼ inch
2 c stuffing
2 c mashed potatoes
½ - 1 c gravy
1 c flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ c Panko bread crumbs
organic safflower or canola oil
Combine your filling ingredients and mix well. Once it’s the right consistency, scoop out ¼ cup portions and, using your hands, form into patties. Set aside for 10-15 minutes. Dredge in flour, then dip in eggs, followed by panko bread crumbs.
Heat a medium sized sauté pan over medium-high heat and oil to coat the bottom a ¼ inch deep. When oil is hot, fry patties until golden brown, being sure to flip patties to brown each side. Serve warm with cranberry sauce or gravy.
Mary Walukiewicz is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. She worked as head pastry chef for Stanford University in California before becoming Food Service Director at Marlene’s.
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