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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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