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Croquetas de jamón
Melt butter, soften onion if using. Stir in flour 2 minutes. Whisk in warm milk until very thick. Add jamón, salt, nutmeg. It should look like wallpaper paste.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Croquetas de jamón take?
3 hr 55 min all in — 30 min prep, 25 min cook, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people (about 16 croquetas). Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Jamón → Leftover roast chicken. Croquetas de pollo. Same method.
What should I watch for?
Oil too cool = greasy burst. Too hot = brown shell, cold centre.
Any tips from this recipe?
A double crumb is insurance. Mushroom croquetas skip the ham and brown the mushrooms hard.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.