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Lynn's Ham Fritters With Creamy Sauce

1 C. flour 1 Tsp.
salt & pepper
1 Tesp. baking powder
2 eggs -- beaten
1/4 C. milk
1 Tbs melted shortening
1 C. ham -- chopped and cooked
hot vegetable oil

Ham Fritters: Combine flour, salt and baking powder; stir in eggs and milk. Add shortening and mix well. Stir in ham. Drop batter by tablespoon into deep oil heated to 375 degrees. Fry until golden, drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sauce. Yield: 2 dozen.

Creamy Sauce:
1/4 C. shortening
1/4 C. flour
2 C. milk
Salt
1 C. Cheddar cheese -- shredded

Creamy Sauce: Melt shortening in pan over low heat. Add flour and salt, stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat until thickened, stir in cheese until melted. Serve over Fritters

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