Egg Croquettes

Low calorie egg croquettes anyone? Guaranteed to help against the weight loss battle.

Ingredients

• 2 T. low-calorie margarine
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. 2 % milk
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/8 t. paprika
• 4 eggs, hard-cooked
• 1 raw egg
• 2 T. water
• 1/3 c. salted cracker crumbs

t. = teaspoon, T. = Tablespoon, c. = cup

 

Instructions

1. Melt margarine in top of a double boiler; add the flour and stir constantly until blended.
2. Add the milk, salt, and paprika. Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
3. Chop the hard-cooked eggs; add to creamed mixture.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Combine the raw egg and water in small narrow bowl; beat until well blended.
6. When egg/cream mixture is cold, shape into 6 large or 12 small croquettes.
7. Roll in the cracker crumbs; then dip in egg-water and again in the crumbs.
8. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
9. Fry in deep fat, heated to 375°F (190°C), for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.

Yields 6 servings

 

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains:

• 98 calories
• 16g carbohydrates