Iberico Ham Croquettes

🧂 Ingredients

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  Leche entera

  500ml
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  Mantequilla

  60g
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  Harina de trigo

  60g
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  Jamón ibérico picado

  150g
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  Nuez moscada

  1 pizca
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  Harina para rebozar

  100g
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  Huevos

  3 unidades
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  Pan rallado

  200g
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  Aceite de oliva para freír

  500ml
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  Sal

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add flour and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Pour hot milk little by little, whisking constantly.

4. 4

   Cook bechamel 10 minutes until thick.

5. 5

   Add chopped ham, nutmeg and salt.

6. 6

   Cook 5 more minutes and pour into a tray.

7. 7

   Cool 4 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   Form croquettes and coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs.

9. 9

   Fry in hot oil at 180C until golden.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.