Breaded Chicken Patties

• finely chopped onion1⁄4 cup
• finely chopped celery1⁄4 cup
• butter↗6 tablespoons

  divided

• flour↗3 tablespoons
• milk↗1 1⁄3 cups

  divided

• minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• onion powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• celery salt1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• finely chopped chicken2 cups
• dry bread1 cup

  crumbs

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Combine flour and 1 cup milk. Gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley, seasonings and chicken. Remove from heat, chill until completely cooled.

2. 2

   Shape chicken mixture into 6 patties using about 1/3 cup mixture for each patty. Place crumbs and remaining milk in seperate shallow bowls.Roll patties in crumbs, then milk, then crumbs again.

3. 3

   In a large skillet cook patties in remaining butter for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

4. 4

   Uncooked patties may be frozen for up to 3 months. To prepare frozen patties, cook in butter for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.