Easy Baked Turkey Croquettes Recipe
These baked turkey croquettes are a delicious and easy way to use leftover turkey and mashed potatoes. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they make a perfect appetizer or main dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cooked turkey breast chopped fine
- 3 medium potatoes peeled, cooked and mashed
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley chopped
- salt and fresh pepper
- 0.5 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 egg egg whisked
- olive oil spray
- leftover turkey gravy for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, mash potatoes with 0.25 cup of chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil over low heat. Add parsley, salt, and pepper and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add turkey and the remaining 0.5 cup broth, mix well and turn off heat.
- Add turkey mixture to mashed potatoes and mix thoroughly using clean hands. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Measure 0.25 cup of mixture and form into croquettes. Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Dip each croquette in whisked egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Spray generously with olive oil (about 1 tbsp). Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
- Optionally, serve with leftover turkey gravy.
Notes
These croquettes are perfect for using up leftover turkey and can be easily reheated. You can freeze them before baking for convenience.