Croquetas de Jamon
Creamy ham-filled croquettes with a crisp golden crust—silky béchamel studded with salty jamón, shaped by hand and fried until irresistibly crunchy. They make a classic Spanish tapa that’s elegant yet approachable for an enthusiastic home cook.
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cup whole milk, warm
8 oz jamon serrano, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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