Ham croquettes (Croquetas de jamón)

Name: Ham croquettes (Croquetas de jamón)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 80 g butter; 80 g flour; 800 ml whole milk; 150 g chopped serrano ham; Nutmeg and salt; 2 eggs; Breadcrumbs; Olive oil for frying

Creamy inside and crunchy outside, the most ordered tapa.

Time: 60 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ham croquettes are Spain's most popular tapa and a classic of making the most of leftovers. Their creamy texture depends on a well-worked béchamel and a long rest in the fridge.

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Melt the butter, add the ham and flour and toast for a couple of minutes.
Pour in the milk gradually, stirring constantly, until you have a thick béchamel. Season with nutmeg and salt.
Spread it on a dish and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
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Shape the croquettes and coat them in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
Fry in hot oil until golden and drain on paper towels.

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