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southern chicken patties

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Barbara Eaton
Watertown, NY

I don't remember where I originally found this recipe, however, it was one I used a lot as a young bride in 1962. My recipe card is so faded (written in pencil, or course at that time), that I need to get it on here before I really can't read it anymore. Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For southern chicken patties

  • 1/3 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1/2 c
    crackers, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (or onion salt if preferred)
  • dash of pepper
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 c
    cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 lb
    velvetta style cheese
  • oil for frying

How To Make southern chicken patties

  • 1
    Combine butter, flour and 1 3/4 cups milk in saucepan over medium heat stirring until thickened, creating a cream sauce.
  • 2
    Combine chicken, crushed crackers, parsley, salt, pepper, egg and 1 cup of cream sauce.
  • 3
    Chill.
  • 4
    Shape into 8 patties and coat with cracker crumbs.
  • 5
    Fry in hot oil (375 Degrees) until golden brown.
  • 6
    Blend 1/2 cup milk with remaining cream sauce and heat.
  • 7
    Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • 8
    Spoon cheese sauce over patties and serve.

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