Delicious Turkey Croquettes: The Perfect Leftover Transformation

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Pulse bread slices in a blender or food processor until you achieve soft, fine crumbs. Transfer these homemade bread crumbs to a shallow dish for later use.
2. In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until fully incorporated. Gradually whisk in milk and broth, continuously stirring until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, fresh parsley, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper with the cooled sauce mixture. Gently form the turkey mixture into 6 equally sized balls or patties. Arrange the turkey balls on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them maintain their shape during cooking.
4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in preparation for baking the turkey croquettes.
5. Dip each chilled turkey ball into a bowl of beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Then, gently press the egg-coated ball into the prepared bread crumbs, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the breaded turkey balls onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the turkey croquettes are heated through and the breadcrumb coating is a beautiful golden brown.

Nutrition

• Calories: 346 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 486 mg
• Protein Content: 33 g
• Cholesterol Content: 157 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g