3 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cups very finely chopped or ground cooked turkey
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Cheese sauce
Melt Crisco in a skillet. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until tender. Add flour; stir.
Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until sauce is thick and smooth. Remove skillet from heat and mix in egg. Add turkey, parsley, salt, and pepper; combine. Spread mixture on a plate and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Shape mixture into 6 balls. Roll in egg, then in bread crumbs.
Heat Crisco to 365°F in a deep fryer or deep saucepan. Fry turkey croquettes for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with cheese sauce.
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