Surprise Croquettes
1 cup leftover cereal
1 cup chopped peanuts
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 beaten egg
Shape as croquettes and bake in oven or pan-broil. Serve with tart jelly.
Cheese Straws
1 cup stale bread
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
½ cup grated cheese
¼ cup milk
⅔ cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Make into dough; roll ¼ inch thick. Cut into strips 6 inches long and ½ inch wide. Place on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes in moderate oven. Serve with soup, salad, or pastry.