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Spanish Croquetas
Creamy ham and bechamel croquettes with a crisp golden shell — a beloved Spanish tapas bite.
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30 minPrep🔥
15 minCook🍽️
4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 60g butter
- 60g flour
- 500ml milk
- 100g serrano ham or cooked ham, finely chopped
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make a thick bechamel: melt butter, stir in flour, whisk in milk until very thick.
- Stir in the ham and nutmeg; season.
- Spread on a tray and chill at least 4 hours until firm.
- Shape into small cylinders, coat in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden.
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Tara’s tips
- The bechamel must be very thick or the croquetas won't hold.
- Chilling well is essential for shaping.
Serving suggestions
- Serve hot.
Storage & reheating
Shaped croquetas freeze well; fry from frozen.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Chicken version?
Yes — use cooked shredded chicken in place of ham.
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