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Fried Dressing Patties Recipe

November 7, 2020 Updated: November 13, 2020 By Julie Menghini 6 Comments

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2 photo collage for Pinterest with the title banner running through it reading "Fried Dressing Patties with Leftovers" Top photo is of 4 Fried Dressing Patties garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. One Pattie has a fork-filled bite out of it. Bottom photo is 4 uncooked patties.

Fried Dressing Patties have a tender moist center with a buttery crunchy exterior. They’re the perfect quick and easy recipe for using leftover dressing!

4 Fried Dressing Patties garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. One Pattie has a fork-filled bite out of it.

Fried Dressing Patties recipe is a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving dressing leftovers.

They’re quick and easy to make and are the perfect side dish to any meal. You’ll feel good about repurposing leftovers instead of throwing them out when the family refuses one more spoonful!

Our Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe is one of our most requested dishes over the holidays.

It’s a simple homemade dressing that family members request to take home so I always make plenty.

But, let’s face it you can only eat so much of it until your family is tired of it or the food police say to throw it out.

4 Fried Dressing Patties garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. The title "Fried Dressing Patties with Leftovers" runs across the top.

This Thanksgiving Leftover Food Guide and FoodSafety.org are good resources on how long food can be safely stored.

Dressing is good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

We often make up an extra dish of dressing to freeze and bake when we start craving it again.

Last year we fried up Dressing Patties and repurposed them with some of our other leftover meals.

The glory of doing that is after we pan-fried them, we sealed them in an airtight container and slipped them into the freezer!

There’s no need to wait for the holidays! You can enjoy delicious patties all year long. They make a great side dish and thaw out in a jiffy.

Just stick them into the microwave for a couple of minutes and wahla, you’ve got your side dish finished!

Tip: You can also freeze them before frying. Just thaw and then fry them. That will give you a nice crisp buttery exterior.

Note: This recipe can be increased very easily.

How to make this Dressing Patties Recipe

Two grid photo left photo is ingredients including cooked dressing, an egg and butter. The second photo is of the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  1. Combine the leftover dressing with an egg. The egg acts as a binder and will keep your patty together. Feel free to add a couple of drops of water if it isn’t sticky enough to press together.
  2. We used a 3-inch biscuit cutter to make uniformed sized Fried Dressing Patties.
  3. Heat butter in a large skillet. When hot, add the Dressing Patties and cook approximately 4 minutes on each side. We love using a fish spatula for this task.
Fried Dressing Pattie garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. Two partial patties are on the side.

Tips for the Perfect Dressing Patties

  • Uniformed sized patties will cook at the same rate.
  • Make sure the butter is melted and hot in the skillet so the patties will form a crust and not just absorb the butter.
  • Don’t crowd the skillet. These cook quickly so it doesn’t take long to have them all cooked up in a jiffy.
  • Cook over medium-high heat.
    • If it’s too hot they will burn and not get warm in the center.
    • If it’s not high enough, it will be difficult to get that crispy exterior.
  • When freezing the patties, allow them to cool completely before adding to an air-tight container. Otherwise, the exterior will not be crispy.
  • Frozen Fried Dressing Patties don’t have to be thawed.
    • Just pop them into the microwave for a couple of minutes or let them sit in the refrigerator (plan ahead method).
  • You can re-crisp the patties by adding them back to a hot skillet lined with a little butter or placed briefly under the broiler.

Pin this amazing recipe!

2 photo collage for Pinterest with the title banner running through it reading "Fried Dressing Patties with Leftovers" Top photo is of 4 Fried Dressing Patties garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. One Pattie has a fork-filled bite out of it. Bottom photo is 4 uncooked patties.

More Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

  • Leftover Turkey Casserole
  • Turkey a la King
  • Hot Turkey Sandwich
  • Mashed Potato Patties
  • Grilled Turkey & Havarti Sandwich

I would love it if you enjoy this recipe that you will leave me a comment and rate the recipe with 5 stars!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4 Fried Dressing Patties garnished with fresh sage on a gray plate. One Pattie has a fork-filled bite out of it.
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Fried Dressing Patties Recipe

Fried Dressing Patties have a tender moist center with a buttery crunchy exterior. It's an easy delicious recipe for using leftover dressing!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Servings 4
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked Dressing
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients and press together until somewhat sticky.
  • Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to fill and form patties. You can also form individual patties with your hands.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Add the dressing patties and fry 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Comments

  1. MICHAELA KENKEL says

    November 25, 2020 at 9:51 am

    The dressing is my FAVORITE part of the meal and I always make TONS extra! I can’t wait to make these!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 25, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Mine too! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Nikki Lee says

    November 22, 2020 at 1:25 am

    Amazing! This is something we make every year! I love to warm us cranberry sauce to drizzle over the top!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 22, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      That sounds amazing too! Thank you.

      Reply
  3. Deb Clark says

    November 20, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Pinned to save because this is going to come in super handy for our after T-Day leftovers! This sounds terrific and so easy to make!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 22, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you, Deb! e love our leftovers just for this recipe!

      Reply

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