Turkey Croquettes with Cream Sauce

Transform your leftovers into a gourmet delight with these irresistible Turkey Croquettes with Cream Sauce! Featuring finely chopped cooked turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and fresh parsley, these golden-brown croquettes are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfectly seasoned and coated in breadcrumbs, they’re fried to perfection and served with a luscious homemade cream sauce infused with a hint of nutmeg for a touch of warmth. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or elevating a simple weeknight dinner. Whether drizzled with the velvety sauce or used for dipping, these croquettes are a savory treat that’s hard to resist. Perfect for utilizing holiday leftovers, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked turkey (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Mashed potatoes
• 0.5 cup Onion (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for cream sauce)
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for cream sauce)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for cream sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, minced onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into small oval patties, about 2 inches long.

Step 3

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. Place flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and fill the third bowl with breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Dredge each turkey patty in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be about 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Fry the croquettes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 7

To make the cream sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.

Step 8

Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Season the cream sauce with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 10

Serve turkey croquettes warm with the cream sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1968.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6360.4

Total Fat 549.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 884.6mg	0%
Sodium 6424.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 193.4g	0%

Vitamin D 247.5IU	0%
Calcium 773.2mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 3218.5mg	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: 75.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 12.9%