Ham and Cheese Croquetas Recipe

What you'll need:

75g butter
200g plain flour
500ml milk
Salt and pepper
75g fresh breadcrumbs
150g ham, chopped
100g strong cheese (Cheddar or Manchego is fine)
1 small bunch parsley, chopped
75g plain flour (for the frying)
2 eggs, beaten
100g panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying

Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Method

First

Melt the butter in a saucepan, and stir in the 200g of plain flour to make a roux. Whisk and cook on a steady heat for two minutes, before gradually adding the milk to make a thick and silky sauce. Season well, then stir in the breadcrumbs, ham, cheese, and parsley. Allow to cool, then keep in the fridge for 3-4 hours.

Second

In three separate bowls, prepare the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Take the ham and cheese mixture from the fridge, and shape into 7cm cylinders. Coat each croqueta in the flour, followed by the egg, and then the breadcrumbs.

Third

Heat a pan of oil or your deep fat fryer to roughly 170C. Fry your coated croquetas until golden brown and crispy, then leave to drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot!

Wine Match

This recipe will go brilliantly with the Spinifex Rosé 2017. These two should be a winning combo!

There you have it -- a special recipe for Ham and Cheese Croquetas!

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