Creole croquettes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsLeftover meat or chicken
1tablespoonShortening
1Onion
1Clove garlic
1Branch celery
4Sprigs parsley
½Green pepper
1Egg
3Cooked Irish potatoes
1cupBread or cracker crumbs
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

Grind meat or poultry with vegetables through the meat chopper, then add the potatoes mashed. Season and stir the beaten egg in the mixture. Shape in small balls, roll in cracker or bread crumbs, fry quickly in deep hot fat until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot. Serves 4.