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Show Ham Croquettes with Whipped Horseradish Sauce: A good menu thought for after Easter would be these golden brown . ham croquettes with whipped horseradish sauce. The cro-' cro-' quettes are a wonderful way to use up leftover ham and can be fried in a matter of minutes in an electric trypan. Whipped evaporated milk is used as the base of the nippy - sauce. Ham Croquettes are Delicious Idea for after Easter Crispy fried ham croquettes are a delicious way for the Easter ham to make its second appearance. Served with a whipped horseradish sauce i they'll tempt even those whose appetites may be lagging after the Easter weekend. Chopped ..green pepper and onion season -the croquettes and they can be .fried to a beautiful golden brown color in four to six -.minutes in the electric trypan. HAM CROQUETTES r ' 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon chopped onion 2 cup flour Vi teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon pepper Vt teaspoon celery salt 1 cup evaporated milk 1 egg, beaten 2 cups finely diced cooked ham Salad oil for frying IVi cups cracker crumbs Vs cup evaporated milk Melt butter in medium size saucepan over low heat. Add green pepper and onion and cook gently until pepper is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually stir in the 1 cup evaporated milk, then the beaten egg. Re- turn to low heat and cook, stirring stir-ring constantly, until mixture is thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ham. Spread in a shallow pan and chill thoroughly, thorough-ly, about 2 hours or over night. When mixture is chilled, pour salad oil into electric frypan to a depth of 1 inch and preheat to 385 F. Meanwhile cut chilled mixture into 12 portions. Lift out each portion and form into a roll about 2V2 to 3 inches long by rolling between palms of hands. Roll each croquette in crumbs, then in the V3 cup evaporated milk, then in crumbs again. Fry in hot fat until golden brown, turning once, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper toweling. Croquettes may be kept hot until serving time in a warm oven. Serve hot with Whipped Horseradish Sauce. Makes 12 croquettes (6 servings). |
