WebAdd the ham to the butter and olive oil and cook for another 1-2 minutes just until the jamon warms and softens. Add the salt, nutmeg, and ground black pepper and …
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Yes, these croquetas de Jamon Serrano are perfect to make ahead of time. You can prepare a big batch by following all the steps in the recipe except frying them. There are several options to store the croquettes depending on if you want to keep them for a day or two or longer There are several ways to store your Spanish ham croquettes.
Add a small, finely minced onion to the 1/2 cup of olive oil; sauté for about 1 minute before adding the flour. Spanish cured ham—Serrano or Ibérico—is traditional but the croquettes may be made with leftover baked ham, prosciutto, speck, or another type of ham.
Croquetas de Jamon: Spanish Ham Croquettes. You’ve probably herd of croquettes: tasty, fried little bites that are often served as appetizers. Croquettes originated in France, where they feature a mashed potato center, but when croquettes traveled down to Spain, they became croquetas, and took on something a bit different.
If you don’t have crackers on hand, bread crumbs will do. In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Now, assemble your jamón croquetas by taking a medium cookie scoop of your filling, molding each one into an oblong fritter shape.