Old Fashioned Turkey Croquettes
Old Fashioned Turkey Croquettes
2 tablespoons Crisco shortening
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups very finely chopped or ground cooked turkey
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Crisco shortening for deep frying
Melt Crisco in a skillet. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes
or until tender. Add flour; stir. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring
until sauce is thick and smooth.
Remove skillet from heat and mix in egg. Add turkey, parsley, salt, and
pepper; combine.
Spread mixture on a plate and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Shape mixture into 6 balls. Roll in egg, then in bread crumbs.
Heat Crisco to 365ºF in a deep fryer or deep saucepan.
Fry turkey croquettes for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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