Bird's Thanksgiving Leftover Croquettes

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a crispy, golden delight with Bird's Thanksgiving Leftover Croquettes! This creative recipe combines shredded turkey, savory stuffing, and creamy mashed potatoes, all bound together with cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food makeover. Coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and perfectly fried to perfection, these croquettes are ideal for giving new life to festive flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re a quick and satisfying way to enjoy your holiday leftovers. Serve them warm with tangy cranberry sauce or rich gravy for dipping, and watch them steal the spotlight at your table. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy post-holiday snack, these croquettes are a must-try for anyone who loves a tasty leftover reinvention!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Leftover turkey
• 1 cup Leftover stuffing
• 2 cups Leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup Cranberry sauce (optional, for dipping)
• 0.5 cup Gravy (optional, for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Mix until evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Add the shredded cheddar cheese, 1 egg, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (approximately 2 inches in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Set up a dredging station: place the flour in one shallow dish, whisk the remaining 2 eggs in a second dish, and pour the breadcrumbs into a third dish.

Step 5

Roll each croquette in the flour to lightly coat, then dip it into the whisked eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place the coated croquettes back on the baking sheet.

Step 6

In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of bread dropped into it sizzles and turns golden in about 30 seconds.

Step 7

Carefully add a few croquettes to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried croquettes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the frying process with the remaining croquettes.

Step 10

Serve warm with cranberry sauce or gravy for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1806.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6354.6

Total Fat 565.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 736.4mg	0%
Sodium 5974.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 82.7g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 1082.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1625.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 17.0%