Turkey Cakes With Apple Relish |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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So why not turkey cakes? These seemed like a fun way to use up some leftover turkey. They are really verey good - how can they be bad? Cuisine At Home Newsletter 11/27/2008 edition of eRecipes. Ingredients:
1 cup diced onion |
1/2 cup diced celery |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
2 cups chopped cooked turkey |
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 -3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes |
4 eggs, beaten |
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
1 cup diced braeburn apple |
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided |
1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
1/3 cup dried cranberries |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage |
Directions:
1. PREPARE THE CAKES:.
2. Saute onion and celery for the cakes in 2 tablespoons butter & crushed red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until soft.
3. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
4. Add turkey, bread crumbs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper; fold in eggs.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with flour.
6. To form cakes, lightly pack mixture into a 1/3-cup measure, then press into 3-inch cakes on prepared baking sheet.
7. Chill at least 15 minutes (make sauce while cakes chill); dust tops of cakes with flour.
8. PREPARE THE RELISH:.
9. Saute apple and red onion for the relish in 1 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Cook until apples and onions are soft, then deglaze skillet with cider and wine.
11. Simmer until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
12. Stir in cranberries, sage, remaining 1 tablespoons butter, and salt to taste.
13. Keep relish warm.
14. FRYING TURKEY CAKES:.
15. Fry cakes in two batches in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat using 2 tablespoons vegetable oil per batch.
16. Cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
17. Flip turkey cakes and fry 1–2 more minutes.
18. Serve with warm relish & enjoy!
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