Helen Taft’S Turkey Or Chicken Croquettes

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
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This Southern main features Leftover turkey/chicken. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Helen Taft’S Turkey Or Chicken Croquettes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 358.5

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This Southern main features Leftover turkey/chicken. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. finely chopped 1 Medium onion, chopped Salt, pepper, nutmeg to -taste 2 tb Butter 3 tb Flour 1 1/2 c Heavy
  2. cream 2 Eggs, beaten Bread crumbs
  3. Combine the chopped turkey or chicken with the onion and seasonings.
  4. Melt the butter,
  5. stir in the flour, and
  6. add this to the
  7. cream over a low flame before combining the two mixtures.
  8. Chill, forming little croquet shapes, roll in egg and then bread crumbs, and fry.
  9. Serve this with rice, leftover giblet gravy and a fresh green salad.
  10. Fresh fruit for dessert.
  11. "You will have to agree this is probably the kind of food that put President Taft in the 230 pound weight category." Quote by White House Chef, Mr.
  12. Rysavy.
  13. (1957) From "The Treasures of White House Cooking"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 358.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.0g28%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 133.5mg45%
Sodium 123.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 40.5g81%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, croquettes, frying, helen, leftover, main, southern, tafts, title, turkey, turkeychicken
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