thanks for all your efforts! I recall that these were made in a skillet, but I don’t know if they were also baked in an oven (my Aunt may have just heated them before serving), but they did spend some time in a skillet, due to the crust.
And I’m pretty sure they had mashed potatoes in them: My Aunt made the most AWESOME mashed potatoes!
Mark
OK. now you have an assignment :>)
See if you can find out her recipe/technique
And report back here!
All this Croquette-talk and reading those 50's recipes....now I've got a craving for Chicken Croquettes.:)
Hey, Mark, here’s one from a 1916 cookbook, and it has mashed potatoes in it:
2 eggs
One Lb Can Salmon
2 Cups Mashed Irish Potatoes or fine bread crumbs to handle well
One medium Onion, chopped finely
One Tbsp parsley
2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
After draining the salmon, and removing the bones, and skin, mix with potatoes or bread crumbs.
Add the well beaten eggs, other ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, Form into croquettes and fry in hot shortening.