Grandma Marilyn’s Meat croquettes (use Leftover Roast)

• servings: 8 Croquettes

Ingredients

Thick white sauce ingredients:

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 tbsp flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp pepper

• 1 cup milk

Remaining ingredients:

1 tsp minced onions

1 tsp minced parsley

Can add finely chopped celery if desired.

2 cups of chopped roast beef

Directions

Combine ingredient for white sauce

Add in remaining ingredients and mix then chill

Once the mixture is firm, shape into cylinders of equal size (about 3 inches wide) and roll each in fine dry breadcrumbs. Let dry for 2 to 3 hours in refrigerator

Prepare a mixture of 1 egg beaten and 2 tbsp of water. Dip each cylinder and agin roll in fine dry breadcrumbs. Let dry again for at least 30 minutes

Fry in 400F hot deep oil until delicately browned. (about 2 min) remove and drain on an absorbent paper or drip rack.

Keep warm in the oven until served.

Notes

Optional: can be served with mushroom, tomato or any other sauce