Croquetas de Jamon (Ham Croquettes)
Golden croquetas de jamón with a creamy ham and cheese filling that melts inside a crispy bite.
Ingredients
- ½ lb ham
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup shredded cheese manchego, asiago, white cheddar
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Frying oil
For Breading
- All-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add the ham to a food processor and pulse until very fine.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the ham, and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add the flour, mix well, and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms.
- Pour in the milk and continue stirring until smooth and thick. Turn off the heat, mix in the cheese, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a container, spread it out, and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for 20 minutes hours until cooled.
- Divide into 12 portions and shape into small logs or balls. Coat each one in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil over medium heat and fry until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a rack to drain and serve warm. Buen provecho!
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