Looking for a new favorite side dish, appetizer, or snack? You've got to try this croquetas recipe! Ham croquettes are a delicious dish served in Spain as tapas. You don't have to leave home to try these fabulous ham and cheese croquettes, here is our delicious ham croquettes recipe!
Ingredients
olive oil for frying and 2 Tablespoons inside
1 cup ham in thin squares
4 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
pinch salt
pinch nutmeg optional
Instructions
In skillet over medium heat melt 4 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespons olive oil. When the butter is melted, whisk in 4 Tablespoons flour until well combined and let lightly brown for 1-(2 minutes over medium heat. Add 1½ cups milk whisking constantly. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened (more than gravy). Make sure you stir continuously to avoid avoid lumps. Add chopped ham, shredded cheese, salt, and optional nutmeg.
Spoon the mixture into a non-stick sprayed 8x8 dish and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl. In another dish measure out 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Then using a butter knife cut the chilled mixture into 1" by 4" logs that will resemble mozzarella sticks. Repeat until all have been cut. Refrigerate the logs for 30 minutes before frying.
Heat 2” deep olive oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil is very hot, put several croquetas in at a time and cook about 2 minutes, turning repeatedly. When they are nicely browned, carefully remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and put on paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil. Keep the fried croquettas warm in the ove at 150 F until ready to eat. Serve warm.
Reviewed by EL KATIBI MARIA
on
March 30, 2024
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