Croquetas de Jamón (Ham Croquettes)
- Two Peas In A Pod Seattle
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min read
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 4 hours + 30 min
Cook time: 15-20 min
When you can't go to Spain, attempt to make the tapas at home. This recipe is easy, deliciously crunchy and filled with savory goodness.

Ingredients
4 tbs unsalted butter
¼ cup olive oil
Less than 1 cup of flour
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 quart whole milk, room temp
1 pinch of nutmeg
250 grams of Serrano ham, diced into small pieces
For Frying
Flour for breading, plated
2 eggs, beaten and plated
Breadcrumbs, plated
Canola or vegetable oil
Process
In a medium sized pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil.
Toss in the onions and sauté until it starts to brown. Throw in a pinch of salt and the nutmeg. Next throw in the ham and cook for ~30 seconds.
Add in the flour and stir continuously and until the flour turns a light brown color.
Once the flour changes color, add in the milk slowly, little by little, making sure you are always stirring. This process could take ~15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the dough cool.
Butter the sides of a large bowl and wrap the dough. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Remove from the fridge and using your hands, shape the croquettes into a shorter hotdog shape. Cover them in flour, then eggs, and then roll into breadcrumbs.
Fry in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and let cool before serving! Enjoy.
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