Five young college students were spending a Sunday in London, so they went to hear the famed C.H. Spurgeon preach. While waiting for the doors to open, the students were greeted by a man who asked, "Gentlemen, let me show you around. Would you like to see the heating plant of this church?" They were not particularly interested, for it was a hot day in July. But they didn't want to offend the stranger, so they consented. The young men were taken down a stairway, a door was quietly opened, and their guide whispered, "This is our heating plant." Surprised, the students saw 700 people bowed in prayer, seeking a blessing on the service that was soon to begin in the auditorium above. Softly closing the door, the gentleman then introduced himself. It was none other than Charles Spurgeon.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	tb	Butter or margarine
1/3	c	All-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1	c	Milk
2	c	Coarsely ground cooked ham
1	tb	Finely chopped onion (I use more)
2	tb	Prepared mustard
1		Beaten egg
1/2	c	Fine cracker crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS

Here's a recipe our family has been enjoying for more years that I care to
admit. I got this recipe from the "Better Homes & Garden New Cook Book"
when we were married in 1962. I've recently replaced that cookbook with a
new "BHGNCB" and the new one doesn't have this recipe in it. These ham
croquettes are delicious.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and blend in 1/3 cup all-purpose
flour. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup milk. Cook quickly, stirring
constantly, till thickened. Cool. Add 2 cups coarsely ground cooked ham (I
do it in the food processor), 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (I use
more), and 2 tablespoons prepared mustard. Chill. Shape in croquettes. Dip
in 1 beaten egg, then in 1/2 cup fine cracker crumbs. Let stand a few
minutes. Fry in deep hot fat (375) 7 to 8 minutes, or till brown. Drain on
paper towels. Makes 12 croquettes, or 6 servings. Serve with Pickle Sauce
and broiled peach halves.
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by "Linda Hendren"
<LindaH@nconline.com> on Jul 28, 1997

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