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title: Croquetas de Jamón (Crispy Ham Croquettes)
servings: 6
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/croquetas-de-jamon
---

Gather @serrano ham{120%g}, @all-purpose flour{80%g} and @sunflower oil{600%ml}.

Melt the @butter{60%g} and soften the @onion{0.5} in it without coloring, then cook the flour in the fat for 2 minutes. ~{2%minutes}

Whisk in the warm @milk{600%ml} gradually and cook, stirring, until you have a very thick, glossy béchamel, about 8 minutes. Stir in the ham and season with @nutmeg{} and a little @salt{}. ~{8%minutes}

Spread the mixture in a shallow dish, press plastic wrap onto the surface, and chill at least 4 hours until firm. ~{4%hours}

With oiled hands, shape the cold dough into small logs, then coat each in flour, beaten @egg{2} and @breadcrumbs{150%g}.

Fry in 180°C oil in small batches until deep golden, about 2 minutes per batch. ~{2%minutes}

Drain on paper towels, rest 2 minutes — the inside is lava — and serve warm. ~{2%minutes}