Oyster Patties

• 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 beaten eggs
• 3 cups soft bread crumbs (4 slices bread)
• 2 cups oysters, drained and finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 Tbsp snipped parsley
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika
• 3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix

In saucepan, cook onion in 2 Tbsp butter till tender but not brown. Combine eggs, soft bread crumbs, oysters, celery, milk, parsley, lemon juice, salt, paprika and cooked onion. Chill 2 hours or till ready to serve. Shape into 8 patties, 1/2-inch thick. Coat with fine dry bread crumbs. In skillet, melt remaining butter. Brown patties. Reduce heat; cook slowly for 6-8 mintues. Prepare hollandaise sauce mix according to package directions; serve over patties.

Yield: 4 servings