Recipe: Turkey-Potato Cakes 🦃🥔

Overview:

These Turkey-Potato Cakes are a delightful way to transform your leftover turkey into a crispy and savory dish. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, these golden-brown cakes are versatile and bursting with flavor. Serve them with ketchup, cranberry sauce, or even sandwiched between buns for a unique twist!

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 12 cakes

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 3 potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups diced leftover turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Beat Eggs:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.

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2. Combine Ingredients:
   To the beaten eggs, add diced potatoes, leftover turkey, chopped green onions, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.

3. Mix Well:
   Stir the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed and well combined.

4. Heat Oil:
   Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.

5. Form Cakes:
   Using a measuring cup, scoop out 1/3 cup portions of the potato-turkey mixture and carefully place them into the hot oil.

6. Flatten:
   Using the back of a spoon or spatula, gently flatten each portion of the mixture to form cakes. Be cautious to avoid splattering.

7. Fry:
   Fry the cakes for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy, and the potatoes are tender.

8. Serve:
   Once cooked, transfer the Turkey-Potato Cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite condiments such as ketchup or cranberry sauce.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 244.7
• Fat: 6.5g
• Saturated Fat: 2.1g
• Cholesterol: 198.5mg
• Sodium: 968.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 22.8g
• Fiber: 2.6g
• Sugar: 1.2g
• Protein: 22.8g

Recipe Notes:

• Leftover Turkey: These cakes are a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey from holiday dinners or any other occasion.
• Versatile: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or additional ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
• Storage: Store any leftover Turkey-Potato Cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for crispy results.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the potato-turkey mixture in advance and refrigerate it until ready to cook. Simply fry the cakes when you’re ready to enjoy them.

These Turkey-Potato Cakes are sure to become a favorite in your household, offering a delicious and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Give them a try and savor the crispy goodness! 🍽️✨