Turkey Or Chicken Croquettes

2 1/2 c Leftover turkey/chicken

-finely chopped 1 Medium onion, chopped

Salt, pepper, nutmeg to -taste 2 tb Butter

3 tb Flour

1 1/2 c Heavy cream

2 Eggs, beaten

Bread crumbs Combine the chopped turkey or chicken with the onion and seasonings. Melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add this to the cream over a low flame before combining the two mixtures. Chill, forming little croquet shapes, roll in egg and then bread crumbs, and fry. Serve this with rice, leftover giblet gravy and a fresh green salad. Fresh fruit for dessert. "You will have to agree this is probably the kind of food that put President Taft in the 230 pound weight category." Quote by White House Chef, Mr. Rysavy. (1957) From "The Treasures of White House Cooking"
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