Turkey and Mashed Potato Croquettes

Make these turkey croquettes for a post-holiday meal or make smaller ones and serve as appetizers. Freeze these croquettes before breading, then complete with coating ingredients and instructions after thawing. These are delicious served with leftover or store-bought gravy and cranberry sauce.

Ingredients

For the Croquette:

2 cups finely minced turkey meat

1 cup seasoned mashed potatoes

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 medium scallions with a few inches of green, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, finely minced

4 tablespoons flour

1/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

For the Coating:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon cold water

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, finely ground