BAKED CROQUETTES (NOT DEEP
FRIED)
 
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 sm. onion, grated
1 1/2 c. ground cooked meat, fish, chicken, etc.
1 c. mashed potatoes
Salt & pepper
1/4 c. undiluted evaporated milk
About 3/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted fat

Melt butter; blend in flour and onion, add milk gradually. Cook until very thick. Add meat and potatoes, season to taste. Chill. Shape into 4 croquettes and chill. Dip in evaporated milk, then in crumbs. Repeat once; let stand 1/2 hour. Put on greased baking pan, sprinkle with melted fat. Bake in 425 degree oven about 20 minutes until brown. Serve with a creamy sauce.

 

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