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6 Croquettes2 tablespoons CRISCO shortening 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 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 Cheese sauce or hollandaise 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. Serve with cheese sauce. |
