Ham or Turkey Croquettes

  • Servings: Makes  20
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Are you sick of ham and turkey yet? Use your left overs to make these croquettes – crunchy on the outside and moist inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons  butter
  • 1  medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2  teaspoons finely chopped sage
  • 2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey and/or ham
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) thick cream
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup plain  flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 ½ cups panko  breadcrumbs
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for frying
  • Dijjonaisse, to serve

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook onion until soft but not brown, approx. 3 minutes.
  2. Add sage, turkey and cream, and cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl. Season to taste.
  4. Add potatoes, mustard, flour, and egg and season with a little more salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 15 mins to chill and firm.
  5. With wet hands make logs of turkey or ham mixture and drop into a flat plate with breadcrumbs, roll  to coat. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Notes

Lyndey’s Note: To fry;  1/4 inch oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook croquettes in batches until golden brown, all over, approx. 5 minutes.

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