Croquetas de Jamón

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup Serrano ham, finely diced
• 1/2 onion, minced
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 cup flour, for dredging
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1Sauté minced onion in butter until soft, then add ham and cook briefly.
2. 2Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes to form a roux.
3. 3Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until a very thick béchamel forms; season with nutmeg.
4. 4Spread the mixture in a dish and chill at least 2 hours until firm.
5. 5Shape chilled mixture into small logs, then coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
6. 6Fry in batches at 350°F until golden brown and crisp.

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