Serrano Ham Croquettes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Serrano Ham Croquettes Recipe). Serrano ham is part of the Spanish diet and is as common as bacon, if not more. Homemade ham croquettes are easy to make once you get the hang of making the roux and shaping them. Vary flavors and color by substituting for the ham with canned tuna, baked salmon, cooked spinach, or even mashed sweet potato. Croquettes can be frozen after breading and before frying.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 23 mins

Total: 1hr3 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 40 croquettes

Serrano Ham Croquettes Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion

finely chopped

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 ¾ cups milk

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 ¼ cups chopped Spanish serrano ham

2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley

2 eggs

or more as needed

2 cups bread crumbs

or more as needed

oil for frying

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt olive oil and butter in a large nonstick pot over medium heat. Add onions and stir with a wooden spatula until translucent about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir to create a thick paste about 2 minutes. Pour in milk while stirring; it will seem lumpy at first but it will smooth out to the consistency of mashed potatoes about 5 minutes. Add nutmeg; keep stirring until a dough forms and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot about 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Stir ham into the pot and mix into the dough until well combined about 2 minutes. Add parsley. Transfer dough into a shallow bowl and allow it to cool.

Step 3

Place eggs in a bowl and beat. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Oil the palm of 1 hand; scoop 2 tablespoons of dough into the oiled hand using a silicone spatula. Shape the dough into an oblong capsule. Place the croquette into the bowl with the eggs. Use a fork to transfer it to the bowl with the bread crumbs; roll using fingers to coat well. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining dough placing croquettes side-by-side.

Step 5

Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add croquettes to the skillet without crowding and brown on all sides 6 to 8 minutes. Place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Nutritional Information

Serrano Ham Croquettes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 206

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.9g 12%

Carbohydrates: 15.1g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 32.8mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 156.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 28.6mcg 7%

Calcium: 78.3mg 8%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 12.2mg 4%

Potassium: 109.5mg 3%

Sodium: 278.8mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 121.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.