Yield: 6 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3 tablespoons | Butter |
3 tablespoons | Flour, plus extra for dredging |
½ cup | Plus 1 Tbsp. milk |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
½ cup | Mayonnaise |
2 cups | Minced cooked chicken |
1 \N | Egg, beaten |
1 cup | Finely crushed saltine cracker |
\N \N | Crumbs |
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add 3 Tbsp. flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add ½ cup milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture leaves sides of pan. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise and chicken. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape chicken mixture into 6 balls or logs. Combine egg and 1 Tbsp.
milk, mixing well. Dredge croquettes in flour, dip in egg mixture, and roll in cracker crumbs. Deep-fry, a few at a time, in hot oil (370 degrees) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Yields: 6 servings From: "Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook" Posted by: Debbie Carlson -