Turkey Croquettes

By beltranm

Familiar dishes return, cleverly camouflaged as these croquettes, which are formed from turkey and mashed potatoes and served with cranberry sauce on the side.

Makes 20

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• •1 medium onion, minced
• •Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• •1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
• •1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh savory or thyme
• •2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
• •1/4 cup heavy cream
• •1 cup mashed potatoes
• •1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 large egg, lightly beaten
• •1 1/2 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs
• •Vegetable oil, for frying
• •Cranberry sauce, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

•Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in sage and savory or thyme, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in turkey and cream, and cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl, and let cool for 15 minutes.
•Add potatoes, flour, and egg to turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
•Drop 2 tablespoons turkey mixture into a shallow bowl of breadcrumbs, turn to coat, and pat into 2-inch disks. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
•Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook croquettes in a single layer until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with cranberry sauce