Old Fashioned Turkey Croquettes

Christmas is finally over.

So why does my living room still look like Santa threw up all over it?

I guess it is my fault. I look forward to Christmas all year long, then it just seems like it sneaks up and BAM is gone. But I am never ready to let go, so the tree stays up until at least the weekend after New Years, or longer. I may or may not have had a tree left up until February #dontjudge

I also leave all of the gifts under the tree. Right now there are slippers, and Seahawk shwag, movies, toys, just enough stuff to make me feel like it is still Christmas, or at least that it hasn't gone that far away.

Weird? 

Probably.

But my family puts up with it, so I guess I win 

One of the ways that I make up for my Christmas obsession is to make old fashioned turkey croquettes, like my Grandma used to make. They really are pure comfort for for me, and I am so glad that the kids followed right along with that love. Now it is a tradition that will get me into hot water if I don't follow it.

This year I decided to punch them up by adding some extra flavor.

Of course I got "the look" from the kids when they heard I was tinkering with a tried and true recipe from their past. But hey, I am a food blogger, that's what I do, deal with it!

I really just wanted to get some extra nutrition, plus boost the holiday flavors.

So out came the food processor, leftover holiday veggies, and tasty fresh herbs.

The result was a huge success! Yay me!!

Everyone from Kevin, down to the G-baby, loved them and were sad to see the last of the leftover turkey go.

Lucky for them I bought a second turkey  so we will be having more croquettes sometime real soon!

P.S. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but the majority of the time required for this recipe is waiting for it to chill in the fridge. So you could always be like me and make it the night before, pop it in the refrigerator, and then bang these babies out for dinner along with a side salad or roasted veggies.

Oh and cranberry sauce and gravy of course!

Yield: 20 to 24 croquettesAuthor: Bobbi Hass-Burleson

Old Fashioned Turkey Croquettes

These aren't your Grandma's croquettes! With tons of fresh veggies and herbs, this dish delivers that old fashioned favorite on a whole other level!

prep time: 1 hour and 15 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 1 hours and 35 mins

ingredients:

• 1 medium onion. rough chopped
• 3 stalks celery, rough chopped
• 2 large carrots, rough chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped (can use 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (can use 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (can use 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Kosher salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Fresh ground nutmeg
• 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• Oil for frying
• Cranberry sauce
• Gravy

instructions

1. Place the onion, celery, and carrots in a food processor and pulse until minced.
2. In a large pot, melt butter. Add the minced veggies and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles, and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Add parsley, sage, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and combine well. Allow to cool then place in refrigerator for at least one hour (can refrigerate overnight).
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sauce with the ground turkey. Place back into the fridge to chill thoroughly. With wet hands, shape 1/4 cup of the mixture into patties, cones, or balls, then roll in flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs.
4. Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook croquettes in a single layer until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with cranberry sauce and/or turkey gravy.

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