Thanksgiving Leftovers Pan-Fried Croquettes Recipe

November 27, 2020Van

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 7 minutes

Serves: 2 Croquettes

I’m just crazy over Thanksgiving leftovers, my family enjoys it for the whole weekend! I make amazing soup from the turkey bones, turkey sandwiches, and these delicious croquettes made with a variety of the leftovers. Your mashed potatoes need to be firm enough to hold it’s shape, if they are too wet/runny they won’t work for croquettes because they will just fall apart. You can also make new mashed potatoes for these, just season with salt and refrigerate them before using. I usually deep fry my croquettes, but since mashed potatoes usually contain cream and butter, they are not firm enough to deep fry – so I just pan fry these. Today I made really simple ones filled with shredded turkey, a little bit of homemade gravy and corn – the filling possibilities are limitless, so use any leftovers you have.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Pan-Fried Croquettes Recipe

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Pan-Fried Croquettes Recipe

November 27, 2020 Van

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes

Serves: 2 Croquettes

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Ingredients

1 Cup Cold Mashed Potatoes, should be firm enough to hold it’s shape
Turkey, shredded into small pieces
Any other leftovers, cut into small pieces
1 Egg, well beaten
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
⅓ Cup Bread Crumbs or Panko Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Method

1)
Split the mashed potatoes into ¼ Cup portions. Form two portions into a small disc and place leftover ingredients in the middle. Place ¼ Cup of mashed potatoes on top and form into a round patty, about ½ inch thick.
2)
Coat the patties with flour, dip into the egg and coat both sides, then coat completely with breadcrumbs. Place into the freezer for 10-15 minutes so it firms up a little. Heat 2 Tablespoons of Oil in a non-stick pan using medium heat. Pan fry until both sides are golden brown. Sprinkle on a little bit of sea salt and black pepper before serving. Enjoy!