Croquetas de jamón, Cuban ham croquettes
Creamy ham sauce chilled, rolled in crumbs and fried until crisp. Soft in the middle and a favourite at Cuban parties.
- Time1 hr 20 (plus chilling)
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
7 min - 2
Add the milk a little at a time, stirring well, until you have a very thick sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Stir in the ham, nutmeg and salt. Spread the mixture on a plate and cover with cling film. Chill for at least 3 hours, until firm.
- 4
Shape spoonfuls into small logs. Roll them in the beaten egg, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat for a thicker coat.
- 5
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180C. Fry in batches for 2 minutes until deep golden.
2 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with mustard or hot sauce.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.