Delicious Homemade Turkey Croquettes

Make these tasty homemade turkey croquettes using leftover Thanksgiving turkey or ground turkey. The crispy breaded exterior and the moist and flavorful filling make these croquettes a family favorite. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or main dish with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or ground turkey
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and green bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. Add the flour to the skillet and stir well to coat the vegetables. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while continuously stirring. Then, add the milk, dijon mustard, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the shredded or ground turkey and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool.
4. Once the mixture has cooled, shape it into palm-sized croquettes. Roll each croquette in breadcrumbs, dip in beaten eggs, and then roll again in breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy coating.
5. In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally to cook evenly. This could take about 5-7 minutes per batch.
6. Remove the cooked croquettes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat the frying process until all the croquettes are cooked.
7. Serve the turkey croquettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

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