Spanish Croquetas De Jamon Serrano Recipe

Name: Spanish Croquetas De Jamon Serrano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten with a little water; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 pinch paprika (Spanish Pimenton n de la Vera); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 cup milk; 1/2 lb ham, diced (jamon n serrano); 1/2 onion, minced; 2 cups breadcrumbs; olive oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

2 eggs, beaten with a little water
4 tablespoons flour
1 pinch paprika (Spanish Pimenton n de la Vera)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 lb ham, diced (jamon n serrano)
1/2 onion, minced
2 cups breadcrumbs
olive oil (for frying)

1
Heat the oil in a pan and saute minced onions until transparent. Stir in the flour and cook it briefly, then whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Stir in the jamon and spread the mixture into a dish. Refrigerate until solid.
2
Place the beaten eggs in one dish, the bread crumbs in another. With moistened hands, form the chilled mixture into balls or cylinders. Dip each croqueta first in bread crumbs, then in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs again, taking care that they are well covered. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
3
Heat olive oil in deep fryer and fry the coquetas a few at a time, until golden, about 3 minutes.

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* 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: 2 eggs, beaten with a little water, 4 tablespoons flour, 1 pinch paprika (Spanish Pimenton n de la Vera), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spanish Croquetas De Jamon Serrano 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.

Spanish Croquetas De Jamon Serrano

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