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Serrano Ham Croquettes

Crispy breaded croquettes containing a rich béchamel filled with salty Serrano ham.

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Provided

  • •serrano ham finely chopped
  • •butter
  • •flour
  • •milk
  • •eggs beaten
  • •breadcrumbs
  • •frying oil

Instructions

  1. 1Melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in hot milk to make a very thick Béchamel.
  2. 2Stir in chopped ham, spread on a tray, and chill for 2 hours.
  3. 3Shape the chilled mixture into cylinders.
  4. 4Dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry until golden.