Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes Recipe

Name: Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds cooking ham, large dice; 1 white onion, large dice; 2 red peppers, large dice; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs lightly beaten; 2 cups cracker meal; Canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3 pounds cooking ham, large dice
1 white onion, large dice
2 red peppers, large dice
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 cups cracker meal
Canola oil, for frying

1
In large saute pan, saute ham, onions, peppers, and garlic.
2
Add tomato paste and caramelize.
3
Add parsley, nutmeg, and heavy cream.
4
Sprinkle with 1/2 the flour.
5
Season, cool, and grind in meat grinder.
6
Shape into finger sized sticks or patties.
7
Bread using remaining flour, egg, and cracker meal.
8
Heat a saute pan filled 1-inch with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until golden brown.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds cooking ham, large dice, 1 white onion, large dice, 2 red peppers, large dice, 2 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes

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