Turkey Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes ((preferably leftover or refrigerated))
• 2 large eggs, (whisked in separate bowls)
• 1 cup roast turkey, (chopped)
• 1 cup shredded cheese ((Monterrey jack, mozzarella, or cheddar))
• 1 cup breadcrumbs ((white, whole wheat or gluten free))
• olive, vegetable or canola oil ((for cooking))

Steps

1. 1

   Stir the mashed potatoes and 1 whisked egg in a bowl until combined and set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine the chopped turkey and shredded cheese stirring to combine.

3. 3

   Take 2 teaspoons of the turkey cheese mixture and form into 1 inch balls. You want to roll them tight so the turkey and cheese bind together.

4. 4

   Take 2 tablespoons of the potato egg mixture and form a patty in the palm of your hand, place a turkey cheese ball in the center and fold the potato mixture around the turkey cheese ball to make a larger ball.

5. 5

   Place the second whisked egg in a bowl and the breadcrumbs in a seperate bowl.

6. 6

   Roll each potato croquette gently into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs covering them completely.

7. 7

   Add the oil to a heavy bottomed pot over medium/high heat. The oil is hot enough if you put a few leftover breadcrumbs in and they sizzle immediately.

8. 8

   Add the croquettes to oil and fry for about 60 seconds, turning occasionally, until the outside is crispy. (Alternatively, you can bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.)

9. 9

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the croquettes to the paper towel-lined plate and immediately season them with salt.

10. 10

    Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce.