Croquetas de Jamón
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Croquetas de Jamón

Crisp, golden Spanish ham croquettes with a smooth, deeply savory béchamel center. Chill the mixture thoroughly before shaping for clean cylinders and a delicate shell that stays creamy inside.

80 min 6 Portionen Medium
Alle Rezepte

Zubereitung

1
Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling, then keep it warm. Melt the butter in a wide, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until translucent and sweet-smelling.
2
Add the flour to the onion mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes, until the flour loses its raw smell without taking on color. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until smooth.
3
Simmer the béchamel over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom frequently, until very thick and the spoon leaves a clear track. Stir in the ham, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
4
Spread the filling in a shallow dish, press plastic wrap directly against its surface, and cool for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm and cold.
5
Using two teaspoons or lightly oiled hands, portion the cold filling into 24 pieces and shape each into a compact cylinder about 5 cm long. Set the shaped croquetas on a lined tray.
6
Dip each croqueta in the beaten egg, letting the excess drip away, then roll it thoroughly in breadcrumbs. For a sturdier crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating. Chill the coated croquetas for 20 minutes.
7
Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pot to 175°C. Fry the croquetas in batches of 4 or 5 for 2 to 3 minutes, turning gently, until evenly golden and hot through. Return the oil to 175°C between batches.
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8
Transfer the croquetas to a rack or paper-lined tray and rest for 2 minutes so the filling settles. Serve immediately while the crust is crisp and the center is creamy.
Crisp golden ham croquettes with a creamy ham-filled center KI-generiertes Bild

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

A slow, flour-based béchamel binds the finely chopped ham into a rich filling, while thorough chilling and a double coating create the classic contrast of creamy center and brittle crust.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Refrigerate the cooked croquetas in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Uncooked, coated croquetas can be refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen in a single layer for up to 1 month, then transferred to a freezer bag.

So wärmst du es auf

Reheat cooked croquetas in a 200°C oven or air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes until hot and crisp. Fry frozen croquetas directly from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the cooking time; do not thaw.

Nährwerte / Portion

452kcal
18,65 gEiweiß
35,46 gKohlenhydrate
26,19 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 20 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 20 Aug. 2026