Serrano Ham Croquettes

Name: Serrano Ham Croquettes
Prep time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Española
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1/3 cups serrano ham, finely chopped; 1 stick cream cheese; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; vegetable oil

Deborah Dana

Delicious recipes with serrano ham and manchego cheese that work from cocktails to meals with kids. So tasty!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 12-03-2013

Preparation

Medium

Place the oil and butter in a pot and heat over medium heat. Add the flour and mix quickly with a wooden spatula for 1 minute. Add the milk and continue mixing for 2-3 minutes. Add the ham, cream cheese, and nutmeg. Mix with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Place the mixture in a baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. While the mixture is chilling, prepare a bowl with beaten egg and another bowl with bread crumbs. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and use a spoon to make small balls; dip each ball in the egg and then in the bread crumbs, placing them on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 20 more minutes. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown (about 2 minutes) and drain on paper towels.