Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas) Recipe

Name: Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk; 3/4 cup cooked chicken, diced (can also use ham, of which Serrano is best, or shrimp, or even veggies like mushrooms and asparagus); salt; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup cooked chicken, diced (can also use ham, of which Serrano is best, or shrimp, or even veggies like mushrooms and asparagus)
salt
1 pinch nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 cups extra virgin olive oil

1
Melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour and stir constantly. Cook the roux for 5 minutes until the flour is cooked through and golden brown. Pour the milk into the flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, until you have a thick sauce.
2
Add the chicken or other protein/veggie, and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the nutmeg. Cook for another 2 minutes and cool a little; it should be very thick. Try to make a little ball in your hands; it shouldn't stick too much. If it does stick, return to pan and cook a little longer. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and cool.
3
Take a a golf-ball sized ball of the mixture and roll in your hands to make a cylinder. Roll in the remaining 1 cup flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumbs and set aside to dry on another cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
4
In a small deep frying pan, heat the olive oil to 375 degrees. Working in small batches, add the croquetas, making sure they are covered completely in oil. Fry until golden, about 1 minute, then transfer to a paper towel-lined rack to drain. Be sure to allow the oil to return to 375 degrees F on a thermometer between batches. Season with salt and serve hot.

1933

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb butter, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas)

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