Yield

4 servings.

1 tablespoon Swift'ning 1/4 cup diced onion.

2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk.

4 hard-cooked eggs.

1 teaspoon salt.

1/4 teaspoon celery salt.

1 tablespoon minced parsley.

2 tablespoons Swift'ning for frying.

Heat 1 tablespoon Swift'ning. Cook onion slowly to a golden brown. Add bread crumbs and milk. Stir and cook slowly until thoroughly blended and thick (about 2 minutes). Add finely chopped eggs, salt, celery salt, and parsley. Spread on waxed paper or plate to cool. Shape into 4 patties. Pan fry in 2 tablespoons Swift'ning to brown patties on both sides.

Variation. Yield

6 or 7 small croquettes.

1 pound Swift'ning for deep fat frying. Mix ingredients for Egg Quickies.

For Dip

1 egg.

1/4 cup milk.

3/4 cup sifted bread or cracker crumbs.

Shape egg mixture into 6 or 7 small croquettes. Dip into mixture of beaten egg and milk, then into crumbs. Coat thoroughly. Chill. Heat 1 pound Swift'ning slowly in a deep kettle to 350° F. Fry 3 croquettes at a time, about 2 minutes, or until a light golden color. Drain well over kettle, then place on tray covered with absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato or mushroom sauce.

Frying Temperature

350° F.

Frying Time

About 2 minutes.