Ham cakes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsChopped or ground ham
2tablespoonsMargarine
½cupChopped celery
2teaspoonsPrepared yellow mustard
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1cupFresh soft bread crumbs
½cupChopped onion
2Large eggs
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsOlive oil

Directions

Combine the ham and bread crumbs;set aside.Saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon margarine until wilted.Toss with the ham.Beat together the eggs,mustard,Worcestershire sauce and pepper.Add to the ham and mix well.Form into 18 slightly flattened balls;refrigerate at least 1 hour.Heat the remaining margarine and olive oil.When the oil smokes slightly,carefully slide the cakes into the pan.Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side,until dark golden.