Ham Croquettes

Ham Croquettes
Mrs. Marvin Custer

1 teaspoon onion, minced
1 teaspoon parsley, minced
2 cups ham, coarsely ground or finely chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 Tablespoons water

melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat and boil 1 minute. Mix ham , onion and parsley in white sauce. Chill thoroughly. shape into cones. Roll in flour, dip into mixture of egg and water. Fry in deep fat at 365 degrees until browned. Do not puncture. Drain on absorbant paper.