Croquetas de Jamón YT

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey ham reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the cornstarch adds creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is more affordable.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

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

Start by sautéing some onions in butter.

Add diced ham and flour to the onions and cook down.

Cook the flour a bit before adding milk to avoid clumps.

Continue stirring as the milk is added to achieve a creamy filling consistency.

Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the mixture and mix well.

Heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon.

Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours.

Once frozen, scoop out portions using a cookie scoop or your hands and shape them.

Dredge each shaped portion in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.

Fry the croquetas until golden brown.

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