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Ham and Gruyère Croquetas with Breadcrumbs

Name: Ham and Gruyère Croquetas with Breadcrumbs
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 lb ham, diced; 1/2 lb Gruyère cheese, grated; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs; oil for frying

Crispy and golden croquetas filled with creamy ham and cheese, a classic Spanish tapa.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
Stir in ham, Gruyère cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
Chill the mixture until firm.
Shape into small cylinders, dip in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.

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