Description
These Baked Turkey Croquettes are a delicious and healthy way to use leftover turkey. Combining tender mashed potatoes, flavorful turkey breast, and aromatic herbs, these croquettes are coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. Served with optional turkey gravy, they make a comforting and satisfying meal.
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, minced
- 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 tablespoon)
- Leftover turkey gravy, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mash Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cooked, and mashed potatoes with 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Mix well and set the mashed potatoes aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil over low heat in a skillet or pan. Add minced garlic and chopped onions, sautéeing gently until fragrant and soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine and cook briefly.
- Add Turkey: Incorporate the chopped cooked turkey breast into the sautéed mixture along with the remaining chicken broth. Mix thoroughly, then turn off the heat.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the turkey and aromatic mixture to the mashed potatoes. Using clean hands, mix everything evenly and taste to adjust salt and seasoning as needed.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Form Croquettes: Measure about 1/4 cup of the mixture and shape it into croquettes using your hands. Place each formed croquette on waxed paper to set aside. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Coat Croquettes: Dip each croquette into the whisked egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs.
- Bake Croquettes: Place the coated croquettes on the prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with olive oil spray (approximately 1 tablespoon in total) to help them brown. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Optionally, serve the baked turkey croquettes warm with leftover turkey gravy for added moisture and flavor.
Notes
- These croquettes are an excellent way to utilize leftover turkey meat creatively and deliciously.
- You can prepare the croquettes ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking to save time.
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the croquettes for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Adjust seasoning generously to ensure the croquettes are flavorful.
- Whole wheat bread crumbs add a healthy fiber component; regular bread crumbs may also be used if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 713.5 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
