Parsnip Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound parsnips, scraped and boiled
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

Preparation

1. Mash parsnips; add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes.
2. Shape into patties 2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick; dredge patties in flour. Fry in hot drippings until golden brown, turning once. Drain well.