Melty Ham & Cheese Spanish Croquettes

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🧆🇪🇸 Melty Ham & Cheese Spanish Croquettes

👥 Servings: 4 people (about 18 croquettes)
⏱ Prep Time: 45 minutes
⏳ Rest Time: 1 hour (or up to 2 hours for best results)

🛒 Ingredients:

100 g cooked ham, diced 🥓

100 g grated cheese (Emmental or mozzarella) 🧀

40 g butter 🧈

60 g flour 🌾

400 ml whole milk 🥛

1 small shallot, finely chopped 🧅

A pinch of nutmeg 🌰

Salt & pepper 🧂

2 eggs 🥚

Breadcrumbs (about 100 g) 🍞

Flour for coating 🌾

Oil for frying 🍳

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish 🌿

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps:
1️⃣ Prepare the Base 🔪

In a skillet, sauté the finely chopped shallot with butter until translucent. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute to make a roux.

2️⃣ Make the Béchamel 🥛

Gradually whisk in the milk until you get a thick, smooth paste. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for that warm, aromatic flavor.

3️⃣ Add the Filling 🧀
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