Egg Croquettes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a double boiler; add flour and stir until blended.
3. 3
   Add milk and seasonings; cook until mixture is thickened.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add hard-cooked eggs.
5. 5
   Set aside to cool.
6. 6
   Preheat oil to 365°F.
7. 7
   When cold, shape egg mixture into croquettes; roll in cracker crumbs, dip in egg and again in crumbs.
8. 8
   Fry in fat until golden (approximately 5 minutes).