Mrs. Edison's Old Fashioned Recipe for Egg Croquettes

The Edisons’ recipes were written during their lifetime, therefore the directions, measurements and styles of the recipes reflect the period in which they lived and their personal tastes. Because the recipes are original for the times, you will want to read them carefully and experiment liberally. We know you will enjoy a look at heir lives as well as their scrumptious recipes.

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 11  hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 pint milk, boiled
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1  tablespoon flour

Directions

1. Cook flour in butter, add ½ pint hot milk, stirring until smooth, then add other ingredients. Make into croquettes and place in refrigerator to chill. Make a batter of 11/2 eggs with 2 tablespoons milk or water added. When croquettes are cold, dip them in this batter, roll in cracker or bread crumbs and fry in deep shortening.
2. The Edisons’ recipes were written during their lifetime, therefore the directions, measurements and styles of the recipes reflect the period in which they lived and their personal tastes. Because the recipes are original for the times, you will want to read them carefully and experiment liberally. We know you will enjoy a look at heir lives as well as their scrumptious recipes.
3. Our collection of vintage recipes can be found in Edison’s Family & Friends Recipes which is available in the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum Store or our online store.