Ham and Cheese Croquette

Ham and Cheese Croquettes are breaded and fried dough balls, stuffed with ham and melted cheese. They are often served as an accompaniment to a meal or as a quick snack. Perfect for ham and cheese lovers.

Ingredients

• 150 gr of serano ham
• 150 g of grated cheese
• 1 onion
• 75g butter +/-100g flour
• +/-30 cl of milk
• salt, pepper, nutmeg, smoked paprika
• egg, flour, breadcrumbs, oil

Preparation

1. Finely chop the onion and sweat it in a little oil.
2. Once translucent, add the diced ham and brown for 5 minutes.
3. Add the butter, melt it. Sprinkle with flour, stir well and gradually pour in the milk.
4. Mix to avoid lumps in the bechamel.
5. Add the grated cheese and season.
6. Leave to cool and harden in the fridge for 3 hours. Form croquettes, roll them in the flour then the beaten eggs and the breadcrumbs.
7. Fry in hot oil.