Turkey And Mashed Potato Croquettes Recipe

The best way to reheat leftovers? Fry them.

Listen, we love eating cold leftovers just as much as everybody else, but if you do want to reheat your epic Thanksgiving meal, we have the perfect way: Fry it into crispy croquettes. Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes are mixed together with Parmesan cheese before getting stuffed with cranberry sauce to create a croquette, which is then breaded and deep-fried. These crispy balls contain every Thanksgiving flavor—and are perfect for dipping in leftover gravy.

Using cold ingredients is the trick to making these croquettes. This makes it easier to form the balls, stuff them with cranberry sauce and bread them. In the oil, the breading traps the steam, warming your leftovers for the perfect combo of a crunchy exterior and creamy center.

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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Turkey And Stuffing Croquettes
4 from 45 ratings
Shredded turkey and stuffing are mixed with mashed potatoes and cheese before getting stuffed with cranberry sauce and deep-fried.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
12
croquettes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey, chilled
  • 2 cups stuffing, chilled
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1½ cups cold mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Gravy, for serving
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, stuffing, Parmesan and mashed potatoes. Scoop out ½ cup-sized balls of the mixture and form a well with your fingers. Fill with 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce and seal in the center, shaping with your hands back into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate bowls lined up next to each other. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven to 350° and line a plate with paper towels.
  3. Dredge each chilled ball in flour, followed by egg and bread crumbs, until they are all breaded. Working in batches, fry the balls, turning as needed, until golden brown and warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain, then transfer to a platter and serve with gravy for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 497
Total Fat 33.9 g
Saturated Fat 6.7 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 67.1 mg
Total Carbohydrates 28.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g
Total Sugars 5.6 g
Sodium 637.7 mg
Protein 19.7 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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