Turkey Patties

Crispy and golden turkey patties are so delicious. They're the perfect way to use up leftover turkey.

Ready in just 30 minutes, they are easy to make and so versatile - they're great on their own or in a sandwich.

When faced with piles of leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, one needs to be creative. I have quite a few leftover turkey recipes on this website. This is one of the best.

These turkey patties are crispy, golden, and very flavorful. My kids really, really like them, which is always a big plus. The grown-ups like them too, which is just as important. 🙂

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty patties. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Cooked turkey meat: You'll need 2 cups. White or dark meat - it doesn't matter. Just make sure to remove the skin.
• Almond flour: I use blanched finely ground almond flour. You can use plain breadcrumbs instead (gluten-free if needed).
• Yogurt: I use plain whole-milk Greek yogurt.
• Dijon mustard: This traditional French mustard is creamier, thicker, and less vinegary than yellow mustard.
• Egg: I use large eggs in almost all of my recipes, this one included.
• Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the dish could end up too salty.
• Minced garlic: Mince it yourself, or use the stuff that comes in a jar. Both work.
• Chopped onion: Being a lazy cook, I often use the food processor when I need to chop onions.
• Chopped parsley: A tasty alternative is to use fresh cilantro.
• Olive oil: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you'd rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead.

Instructions

Making these turkey patties is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

• Add all the ingredients (except for the parsley and oil) to your food processor and process until finely chopped.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the parsley.
• Cook the patties in olive oil, measuring about ¼ cup per patty, for about 3 minutes on each side, until well-browned.

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Variations

These tasty patties are pretty much perfect just the way they are. They are very flavorful! Still, here are a few ways you can vary the basic recipe:

• Needless to say, you can use cooked shredded chicken instead of turkey.
• Use cilantro instead of parsley.
• Cook the patties in butter.
• Use sour cream instead of yogurt.
• You can try chopped scallions instead of yellow onion.

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Storing leftovers

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Turkey Patties

Crispy and golden turkey patties are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They are very versatile - they're great on their own or in a sandwich.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10 patties

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

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INGREDIENTS

• ▢ 2 cups turkey meat cooked, shredded (10 oz)
• ▢ ½ cup almond flour blanched finely ground; or ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
• ▢ ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain, whole milk
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon fine salt)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
• ▢ ½ onion chopped
• ▢ ½ cup parsley finely chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add the turkey, almond flour, yogurt, mustard, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic, and onion to your food processor's bowl. Process until finely chopped and incorporated, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold in the parsley. (If you add the parsley to the food processor, the patties will be tinted green - still delicious, but not pretty to look at. Speaking from experience).
• The mixture should be smooth and easy to work with. If it's very dry and crumbly, add a little more yogurt. If it's very wet, add a little more almond flour. 
• Heat a double-burner griddle over medium heat, for about 4 minutes. Brush with olive oil. Use a ¼ cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup to measure out the patties, placing them on the griddle and flattening them with a spatula.
• Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side, until well-browned. Serve immediately.

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NOTES

Most leftovers, when properly refrigerated in a shallow airtight container, keep for 3-4 days. But since we’re using leftover meat to cook this recipe, when counting those 4 days, take into account how old was the turkey meat you used.

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NUTRITION PER SERVING

Serving: 2patties | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g

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