1/3 lb. ground beef
1/3 lb. ground veal
1/3 lb. ground pork
2 to 3 slices day old bread, crusts on broken into small pieces
1 egg
salt
pepper
parsley flakes
onion powder
all spices and herbs, to taste
cracker meal, for coating
Crisco oil, for frying

Place bread, herbs, spices and beaten egg in a large bowl. Allow bread to absorb egg. Add ground meats. Mix until well blended. Mixture should be a little soft to the touch. Form mixture into oval patties, (I get 7 to 8 medium sized burgers).

In a 12-inch skillet, place oil (about 1/4-inch) and heat on medium high until hot. Dredge burgers in cracker meal and place in skillet. Let fry for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink in center. Serve while hot and crisp.

Submitted by: Maryellen Engleman