Spinach Croquettes

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2. 2
   Add the spinach and onion and cook for just about a minute, until the spinach wilts.
3. 3
   Drain thoroughly and cool a bit.
4. 4
   Chop the spinach and put it and the onion in a bowl along with the eggs, cheese, and bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Mix well, then add salt and pepper.
6. 6
   If the mixture is too loose to form into cakes, add some more bread crumbs; if its too dry, add a little milk or another egg.
7. 7
   Put half the oil and butter into a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat.
8. 8
   Form the spinach mixture into small cakes (this amount will make 8 to 12) and cook without crowdingyou will have to cook in batchesuntil nicely browned, about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat so the cakes brown evenly without burning, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn once, then brown the other side, again about 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Continue until all the spinach mixture is used up.
11. 11
    Serve hot or at room temperature.