LEFTOVER TURKEY CROQUETTES

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I grew up with a family that looked forward to leftovers, especially the day after Thanksgiving. But we didn't just reheat turkey and spuds in the microwave-we took our culinary creativity to a new level with recipes likes these croquettes. Serve three per plate along with a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal. -Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, divided
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheeses, shallot, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper; stir in turkey. Shape into twelve 1-in.-thick patties., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add half of croquettes; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.