Turkey Balls Recipe

Name: Turkey Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 precooked turkey breast (recommended: Ruford); 1/4 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for sweating vegetables; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup minced sage leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped; 15 cups cubed bread; 4 cups chicken stock; 8 cups cheesy mash; Oil, for deep-frying

Servings: persons

1 precooked turkey breast (recommended: Ruford)
1/4 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for sweating vegetables
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup minced sage leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped
15 cups cubed bread
4 cups chicken stock
8 cups cheesy mash
Oil, for deep-frying

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Coat turkey with oil, season with salt and pepper and put into a roasting pan.
3
Transfer to the oven and roast until warmed through.
4
Let cool.
5
Combine all the vegetables and herbs in a stockpot and sweat in a little olive oil.
6
Add the bread and the stock and cook for 10 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and cool.
8
Transfer to a large bowl.
9
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer.
10
Dice the turkey and add along with the mash to the stuffing bowl.
11
Form mixture into medium-sized balls and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
12
Drain on paper towels and serve on a serving platter.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

490

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 precooked turkey breast (recommended: Ruford), 1/4 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for sweating vegetables, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Turkey Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Balls

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