How to Make Easy Ham Croquettes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham croquettes are a delicious and crispy appetizer that are perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a snack. These easy-to-make croquettes are filled with a flavorful mixture of ham, cheese, and spices, and are then coated in a crispy breadcrumb coating and fried to perfection. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or as part of a tapas spread, these ham croquettes are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

These croquettes are a popular dish in many Spanish-speaking countries...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • canola oil for frying
  • 2 eggs, or to taste
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 27 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 croquettes

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour slowly, stirring to create a buttery paste. Add milk and salt; cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Mix ham, mustard, and onion thoroughly into the butter mixture. Chill dough in the refrigerator until safe to handle, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Shape chilled dough into croquettes about 1/3 cup apiece.
  • Preheat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Place bread crumbs into a separate bowl. Dip each croquette in the egg; coat in bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining croquettes.
  • Fry croquettes in the hot oil in batches until browned and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 280mg