Tomato Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Variation: you may add a teaspoon or more of salsa to spice these up, just don't add so much that they get goopy!
2. 2
   Empty tomatoes into medium-to-large bowl.
3. 3
   Add chopped onion, salt and pepper, and crushed saltines.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Let set in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
6. 6
   Mix again and form mixture into cakes, then fry on both sides (preferably in lard or solid vegetable shortening) until golden brown on each side.
7. 7
   Serve as main dish for a light meal or a side dish--great with macaroni and cheese!