Receta de Croquetas de Jamón y Queso Manchego - Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquettes Recipe
La Tienda Kitchens
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- 30 pieces

Ingredients
- 4tablespoons olive oil
- 4tablespoons butter
- 1quart milk
- 2cups flour
- 1/4cup cornstarch
- 9ounces Jamón Serrano, diced
- 1onion, diced
- 1/8teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2cup Manchego cheese, grated
- 1teaspoon salt
- 4eggs
- 3cups breadcrumbs
- 2cups flour
- Pastry bag
- 1-2quarts frying oil
- Alioli sauce
Preparation
STEP 1
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch in ¾ cup of the milk and set aside.
STEP 2
Prepare a baking sheet tray with at least a one inch edge. A cookie sheet works well.
STEP 3
In a saucepan, warm the milk and set aside or keep on low heat until needed.
STEP 4
Heat a medium sized pot over med-low heat, add the butter and olive oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent. Add jamón and lightly sauté 1-2 minutes.
STEP 5
Add the flour to the pot and mix to form a roux. Pour the milk slowly and mix with a whisk. Add the nutmeg and add the cornstarch mixture. Mix well and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add cheese and mix until melted another minute or so. Then pour onto the baking sheet tray and spread it out evenly. Let cool for one hour, uncovered.
STEP 6
Fill a pastry bag with the cooled mixture and cut off the tip of the bag to make a 1 inch hole. Prepare your second sheet tray with about 1/2 inch layer of flour. Pipe a long tube of mixture onto the tray and continue until you have piped all of the mixture onto the tray and you have about 5-6 tubes.
STEP 7
Cut into 2-3 inch logs and dredge well in flour on all sides. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with a little water and spread breadcrumbs onto a sheet tray or shallow dish. Dredge each croquette in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs and place on a clean tray.
STEP 8
Fill a heavy pot with enough frying oil to be 2-3 inches deep. Heat to 350 F and fry in batches until golden brown on each side. Serve warm with sauce.