Southwest Turkey Fritters
Source of Recipe
Adapted from Sugarbusters Recipes Volume I By Ricki
Recipe Introduction
Love those leftovers! Got at least three cups of cooked turkey? That's all you'll need to whip up this hearty meal. Storage These skillet patties get their spicy kick from smoked chile pepper. Serve them with a dab of cranberry relish to counter the heat.
Prep time: 30 minutes plus chilling Cooking time: 6 minutes per batch
List of Ingredients
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 cup minced red onions
3/4 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced celery
1 1/4 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
Recipe
1. Combine cheese, mayonnaise, lime peel, lime juiceand salt in bowl; stir in turkey.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onions, bell pepper and celery. Cook 5 minutes; stir into turkey mixture.
3. Spread bread crumbs in a plate. Spoon turkey mixture by 1/2-cup measures into crumbs to coat. Pat into a 2 1/2x1-inch-thick fritter; repeat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Cook 4 fritters, 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to platter; cover and keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining fritters. Makes 8 fritters.
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