Ham and Cheese Croquettes
Author: Grab Your Spork
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Spanish
Serves: 12
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ finely chopped ham of your choice
- ½ cup plus ¼ cup grated Pecorino cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons spring onion
- Heat butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted.
- Add onion, and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add flour gradually; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk gradually ensuring no lumps and cook, whisking.
- Whisk in ham, ½ cup cheese, and spring onions.Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Spread mixture onto a baking sheet, and let cool completely.
- Whisk together eggs in a shallow dish. Stir together breadcrumbs and remaining ¼ cup cheese in another dish.
- Scoop tablespoons of cooled mixture, and shape.
- Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat 2½ inches oil in a large, heavy stockpot until it reaches 375 degrees.
- Working in batches, fry croquettes, flipping once, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes total.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. (Adjust heat between batches as needed to keep oil at a steady temperature.)
- Serve warm.
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