Belgian Cheese Croquettes

This serves 4 as an entree.

In medium saucepan , melt butter.

Blend in the 1 / 3 cup flour.

Add the 1 1 / 2 cups milk all at once.

Cook and stir until thickened.

Add pepper and nutmeg.

Stir about 1 / 2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks.

Return to hot mixture.

Cook and stir 10 minutes.

Add cheese.

Stir until smooth.

Spread cheese mixture in lightly greased 11x7x1 1 / 2 inch baking pan.

Chill until firm.

Cut chilled mixture into 12 portions.

In small bowl , beat together the 2 eggs and the 1 / 2 cup milk.

Roll cheese croquettes carefully in the 1 / 2 cup flour.

Dip in egg mixture , then roll in crumbs to coat.

Deep fry in oil heated to 375 until golden , 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain.

butter, flour, milk, pepper, nutmeg, egg yolks, swiss cheese, eggs, fine dry breadcrumb, oil