Name: Delicious Serrano Ham Croquettes
Prep time: 280 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Española
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, in cubes; 250 grams serrano ham, diced into small cubes; 2 cups flour; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; salt; pepper; 2 cups flour, for dusting; 2 eggs, for coating; 2 cups breadcrumbs, for coating; vegetable oil, for frying; Dijon mustard, to accompany

Preparation

4h 30 mins

10 mins

Low

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and brown the Serrano ham. Then add the flour and gradually pour in the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, using a hand whisk to incorporate evenly. Switch to a wooden spoon and add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until you achieve a thick consistency. Pour the mixture into a container or tray and spread it over the entire surface with a silicone spatula, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a crust from forming, let cool at room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.