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Turkey Croquettes

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Use diced cooked turkey or chicken in these croquettes.

Ingredients:

  • Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour, sifted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • .
  • 2 cups turkey, diced (may use chicken, ham or fish)
  • 1 cup croquette sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten

Preparation:

Sauce: In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter; add flour. Blend thoroughly, until smooth and bubbly; add milk, celery salt, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Makes 2 1/2 cups sauce.

Combine diced turkey with 1 cup of the sauce, salt and pepper. Shape into balls. Dip in crumbs, then in egg, then again in crumbs. Fry in deep fat at about 360° to 370°. If remaining sauce is too thick, thin with a little milk and heat through. Pour remaining sauce over the finished croquettes; serve hot. Chopped pimientos, finely chopped green pepper, or chopped mushrooms may be added to the croquettes.
Serves 4 to 6.

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