Baked Turkey Fritters

Healthy and protein-packed, these light and fluffy Baked Turkey Fritters are so easy to prepare! Loaded with green onions and cheddar cheese, these fritters can be served as a side or as a main paired with a simple side salad. Oh, and they’re baked not fried!

I absolutely love the combination of turkey and cheese. It’s a classic combo – much like that of ketchup and mustard, peanut butter and jelly, bacon and tomato, etc. For this recipe, I combined them both with green onions, milk, and flour to make the lightest and fluffiest Baked Turkey Fritters. These are absolutely delicious and personally, I could not get enough!

We had a huge turkey for Christmas dinner. The problem is that only two of us eat turkey. And, both of us don’t care for white meat. Whenever I roast a whole turkey, once it’s done, I simply remove both of the breasts and set them aside. The rest of the turkey is what we want! It doesn’t go to waste, however, because I love a good leftover turkey recipe, like these Baked Turkey Fritters, for example!

Once the turkey breasts are cooled, I package them in food-safe sealable bags and vaccum seal them with my foodsafe vaccum sealer. I pop them in the freezer and I have turkey breast meat cooked and ready to go whenever I feel like turkey sandwiches, soups, or casseroles. As a side note, you don’t need to use breast meat for this. Any leftover, cold turkey will do just fine. Just be sure to remove the skin or any fatty bits first.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this Irish Egg Salad Sandwich. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

• Turkey – I’m using leftover cooked turkey breast meat. You can use store-bought cooked turkey strips and just roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
• Flour – This recipe has only been tested with regular all-purpose flour.
• Baking Powder – This will leaven the batter and help to make it airy and fluffy.
• Salt and Ground Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Eggs – Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.
• Milk – I always use whole milk unless otherwise stated.
• Green Onions – Wash and dry the green onions well. Slice thinly.
• Corn – I’m using frozen corn.
• Cheese – I’m using both grated parmesan and grated sharp cheddar.
• Vegetable Oil
• Non-stick Cooking Spray

HOW TO MAKE BAKED TURKEY FRITTERS

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle a baking sheet with the vegetable oil. Use a pastry brush to spread the oil, covering the entire cooking surface of the baking sheet. Set aside.

Add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil and cooking spray to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. Use a 1/2 cup measuring spoon to scoop mounds of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Gently flatten the mounds so that the fritters are approximately 1/2 inch thick. Continue to fill the pan, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each fritter. (Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may have to use two.) Generously coat the tops of each fritter with the cooking spray.

Bake the fritters for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Carefully flip the fritters and bake for another 10 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and slightly crispy. Plate, garnish, and serve. Enjoy!

FROZEN CORN

In most cases, I use frozen corn in my recipes rather than fresh corn that has been removed from the cob. Would I prefer fresh corn? Yes, of course! But, fresh corn is not always available where I live, so frozen corn is the next best thing. Also, whenever I use frozen corn, I know I’m getting the next best thing without the need to shuck and clean it! And, unlike fresh corn, you don’t need to boil or cook frozen corn first. You just heat it through and it’s good to go!

Frozen corn can come in handy at any moment, whether you need an extra side dish or want to incorporate it into a dish you are already cooking. There are many ways to heat and cook frozen corn, from roasting to steaming, that can provide a variety of textures and flavours.

The frozen corn you buy from the grocery store is just like fresh corn. It is harvested at its peak and removed from the cob. From there, it goes into a quick boil to wash the corn and kill any enzymes or bacteria. Next, it is drained and packaged into bags immediately. From there it is flash-frozen and remains in a frozen state until it reaches your home.

In most cases, frozen corn is cheaper than fresh corn when comparing volume. And, if it saves me from having to shuck it, clean it, and cook it, I’m all in! I’m one of those food bloggers that have no problem with telling you to take the easy way out. Save the corn on the cob for your grill!

PARMESAN CHEESE ALTERNATIVES

I know a wedge of parmesan – even a small one – can be anywhere from 12 to 20 dollars. So, you can use other cheeses that will save you a few bucks. My go-to cheese if I can’t get good parmesan is pecorino romano. It has a very similar taste and texture.

I have another option that’s a little outside the box, but don’t knock it until you try it! Have you heard of nutritional yeast? It’s quite good and is an ingredient many vegans will use as a parmesan alternative. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast commonly used as an ingredient in creamy, dairy-free cheese substitutes. You can often find it used as a topping for foods like my Doritos Cool Ranch Popcorn.

I’ve also used it in my Homemade Ranch Seasoning, which is great stirred into buttermilk to make a salad dressing. Or into sour cream for a very tasty ranch dip! I’ve also used it in this Garlic Bread recipe. Honestly, Dear Reader, it’s delicious!

MORE TURKEY RECIPES

One of my personal favourites are these absolutely delicious Smoked Turkey Legs. I wish I could make them over and over again, but I no longer have my smoker. Maybe some day I’ll get another one! Also, you cannot beat the timeless classic simplicity of a Whole Roasted Turkey whether it’s for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any day you like! My mom loved to roast a turkey and would do so at least 6-8 times a year.

When it comes to turkey wings, you can try these Honey Garlic Turkey Wings. But, if turkey legs and thighs are more your thing, you cannot beat these Butter Basted Turkey Legs and Thighs.

If you have leftover turkey, try my 30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki, or this Crack Turkey Salad, this Bacon and Turkey Panini, or finally, my homemade Leftover Turkey Soup!

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