Bird's Thanksgiving Leftover Croquettes

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups cooked turkey, chopped up (leftovers)
• 2 cups prepared stuffing (leftovers)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• flour, for dredging
• breadcrumbs, for dredging
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying (may need more or less)

Sauce if not using leftover gravy

• 1 (12 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)

• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the turkey, stuffing, and eggs well. Refrigerate 3 hours minimum.

2. 2

   Create a 'log' shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. Then gently drop onto the counter to flatten the bottom. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter).

3. 3

   Roll the croquettes in flour, then bread crumbs. Fry in oil in deep skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. Keep warm in 200 degree Fahrenheit oven.

4. 4

   Sauce: (or you can use leftover gravy) Meanwhile, mix the can of soup with the half cup milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until warmed and creamy.

5. 5

   Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side. Traditionally served atop mashed potatoes for a wonderful presentation.