Croquetas de Jamón Serrano

Learn how to make authentic Croquetas de Jamón Serrano at home. These Spanish ham croquettes with a creamy béchamel filling are the perfect tapas treat!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz Serrano ham
• 1 onion
• 4 tbsp butter
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• flour (for coating)
• panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
• oil (for frying)
• aioli (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1First, finely dice the onion and finely chop Serrano ham. Heat butter and olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion cubes until translucent. Add Serrano ham and briefly fry it, then stir in flour and toast briefly. Then, gradually add milk while stirring constantly, stir in a pinch of nutmeg, and simmer until a thick, creamy mixture forms. Pour this into a greased mold, let it cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least approx. 4 hrs. (preferably overnight).
2. 2Form small rolls from cooled mixture with your hands. Prepare a breading station and coat rolls one by one, first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
3. 3Then, heat up oil in pot or deep pan and deep-fry breaded croquetas in the hot oil for approx. 5 min. until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with some aioli.