Spanish · Spain
Homemade Spanish Croquetas
A traditional Spanish snack made with a creamy béchamel sauce and ham.
30 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Dice the ham into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt some butter and add the flour to make a roux.
- Stir in the milk and cook until thickened.
- Beat the egg and mix into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper and let it cool.
- Shape the mixture into small cylinders and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown.