Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Baked Turkey Croquettes utilize leftover cooked turkey and mashed potatoes, combined with savory herbs and breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a comforting snack or appetizer, these croquettes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a flavorful way to repurpose turkey meat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cooked turkey breast (chopped fine)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled, cooked, and mashed)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
- Salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 egg (whisked)
- Olive oil spray (about 1 tbsp)
Optional
- Leftover turkey gravy for serving
Instructions
- Mash Potatoes: In a large bowl, mash the cooked potatoes with 1/4 cup of chicken broth, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside this mixture.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil over low heat in a skillet. Add minced garlic and chopped onions, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Turkey: Add the finely chopped cooked turkey and the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet with aromatics. Mix well and turn off the heat.
- Mix Turkey with Potatoes: Add the turkey mixture to the mashed potatoes. Using clean hands, mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Form Croquettes: Measure about 1/4 cup of the mixture and form it into individual croquettes. Place each croquette on waxed paper to prevent sticking.
- Coat Croquettes: Dip each croquette into the whisked egg, then coat with seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs, ensuring an even coating.
- Bake: Arrange the coated croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Generously spray them with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil spray to help crisp them up during baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until croquettes turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Optionally serve the baked turkey croquettes with leftover turkey gravy for added flavor and moisture. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Ideal for using up leftover cooked turkey breast in a tasty new way.
- For a crispier texture, ensure croquettes are evenly coated with breadcrumbs and sprayed well with olive oil.
- Using whole wheat breadcrumbs adds fiber and a wholesome touch.
- You can prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate before forming croquettes to make shaping easier.
- Serve with gravy, a dipping sauce, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 714 mg
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 13.8 g
- Cholesterol: 60.5 mg
