CUBAN STYLE HAM CROQUETTES PART 1

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey offers a leaner option while chicken is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, and the cornstarch mix can thicken sauces.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium to low heat until bubbling.

Add 1/2 cup of green onions and 1.5 cups of chopped onions; sauté until translucent.

Stir in 1/3 cups of flour and cook until smooth.

Warm 3 cups of whole milk and mix in 2 tablespoons of better than bouillon ham base.

Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the roux until fully incorporated and thickened.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 4 tablespoons of marsala cooking wine; mix well.

Add 2 pounds of smoked ground ham and 2 cups of cracker crumbs; mix thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and let it cool completely.

Cover with a paper towel and then plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the mixture, and refrigerate until completely cold.

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