Classical Puerto Rican appetizer for when you have holiday leftovers. Substitute the turkey for chicken or ham.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups shredded leftover turkey
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 12 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- salt, pepper, sage to taste
- dried breadcrumbs and eggs for coating
- vegetable oil for frying
DIRECTIONS
- melt butter in saucepan
- add onions and saute until translucent
- add flour and cook for 1 min.
- gradually add in milk, stirring constantly
- add cheese and allow mixture to thicken, stirring to prevent sticking on the bottom
- add salt, pepper, and sage to taste
- remove from heat and stir in turkey
- chill until set enough to form a croquette
- shape turkey mixture into desired size croquettes
- roll in breadcrumbs, then egg, then back in breadcrumbs
- fry in oil until golden brown, turning once if necessary
- remove from oil and drain on paper towel
How about chicken croquetas/tapas?
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