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Appetizer for 9

Ham Croquetas

$1.31for 460 minServes 9

Creamy ham filling is chilled, shaped, breaded, and fried until the croquetas are crisp outside and hot inside.

Ham Croquetas with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical17 oz$0.68Typical price
Ham, 0.25 lb$3.99/lb typical0.25 lb$1.00Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Bread crumbs, 2.5 oz$0.14/oz typical2.5 oz$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown$2.94

Swaps

  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 60 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 9servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

SpanishBudgetAppetizersSnacksHoliday

Typical price

$0.33 per serving$1.31 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • scant 1/2 c unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1/4 lb ham
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • salt (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 5/8 cup bread crumbs
  • oil for frying (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then stir in the flour for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes until thick.
  3. Stir in the chopped ham, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
  4. Shape the chilled mixture into 9 short cylinders, then dip each one in beaten egg and coat it with bread crumbs.
  5. Heat 1 inch of cooking oil to 350 F in a deep skillet.
  6. Fry the croquetas in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and hot throughout.

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