Mushroom and Ham Patties

Cook 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 lb cooked ham, minced
  • 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 3 teasp mixed herbs
  •   seasoning
  • 2 lb cooked mashed potatoes
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 6 eggs, beaten, for coating
  • 12 oz browned breadcrumbs, for coating
  •   tomatoes, sliced, for garnish
  •   lemon, cut into cones, for garnish
  •   parsley, sprigs, for garnish

Method

  1. Mince the ham and finely chop the mushrooms.
  2. Mix the ham and mushrooms together with the herbs, seasoning, mashed potato and lightly beaten eggs.
  3. Chill the mixture to firm it up.
  4. Form the mixture into 2-inch rounds.
  5. Coat the rounds in beaten egg and then in browned breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry in shallow fat for about 5 minutes on each side.
  7. Garnish with slices of tomato, lemon cones and sprigs of parsley. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Can be made the day before. Serve hot or cold — reheat in the oven for 10 minutes. Costs approx: £2-10.