Crispy Turkey and Cheese Croquettes Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
16 croquettes
Ingredients
3 cups vegetable oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces button mushrooms, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups finely minced cooked turkey meat
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 eggs, divided
1 cup breadcrumbs
Directions
Place 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until golden and translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in the mushrooms and cook until soft.
Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 4-5 more minutes.
Remove mushroom mixture from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Add turkey.
Add chopped parsley.
Add shredded mozzarella, and mix to combine.
Add 1 egg before mixing again.
Using a spoon, scoop some of the mixture into the palm of your hand and roll a golf ball-sized ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs.
Dip each ball into the whisked eggs, then into the breadcrumbs. Repeat 1 more time, dipping each ball in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
Once all the balls are coated, add the remaining vegetable oil to a medium saucepan and place over high heat.
When the oil is hot, use a slotted spoon to place 3-4 croquettes into the pan.
Fry the first batch of croquettes for 4 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the frying process with the rest of the balls, working in batches of 3-4 at a time.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.