Old School Meat Puff

This unique recipe is a great way to use up some leftovers that you have on hand. An Old School Meat Puff is a casserole-like dish, where everything is all combined into one pan. Use whatever type of meat you had a few nights ago, and mix it together with the other ingredients for a wonderful meal. Carrots add a sweetness while onions lend their tangy taste to the meat. This is an easy meal to fix when you are in a rush or on the weekend when you need to clean out the refrigerator. No matter when you make it, your family is certain to enjoy this great dinner recipe.

Cooking MethodCasserole

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cup leftover meat, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons onion, minced
1/4 cup carrot, grated
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Pour all of your dry ingredients into a sifter and sift together.
Mix your egg yolks and milk together and then add them to the sifted ingredients. Stir well.
Add the onion, meat, carrot, and shortening; mix well.
Fold in the egg whites. Now pour the entire mixture into a well-greased 1-quart baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes. Serve with gravy.