Ham Patties

2 cups ham, cooked, ground
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs, freshly made
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons bacon fat or cooking oil
  1. Mix the ham, eggs, crumbs, mustard and cream until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into four equal flat patties.
  2. Heat the bacon fat or cooking oil in a large skillet until hot. Pan fry the patties until deep golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.
The Fanny Farmer Cookbook