Meal: Turkey Croquettes with Spinach Mashers
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 large starchy potatoes, peeled and cubed
coarse salt
1 1/3 lb ground turkey
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tsp poultry seasoning
3 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
coarse black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 cups plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup cream
1 lb baby spinach leaves (optionally shredded)
Directions
1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water; cover and bring to boil.
2. Salt water; cook potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Place turkey in a mixing bowl. Add celery, onions, poultry seasoning, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and egg yolk; combine well.
4. Form into 8 patties; coat each with bread crumbs.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
6. Cook patties 5 minutes each side; remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
7. Reduce heat to low; add 2 tbsp butter to skillet.
8. Whisk in flour; cook for a minute or two.
9. Whisk in 2 cups of chicken stock; bring to a bubble.
10. Allow to thicken for a minute or two, then turn off heat; season with salt and pepper.
11. Drain cooked potatoes; return to pot.
14. Add 2 tbsp butter, remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock, and cream to pot; mash potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
15. Fold in spinach leaves until they wilt into the potatoes.
16. Serve croquettes and gravy over spinach mashers.