{"id":2333,"date":"2026-07-06T23:26:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/blog\/?p=2333"},"modified":"2026-07-10T00:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:35:05","slug":"spanish-ham-croquettes-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/blog\/en\/spanish-ham-croquettes-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Ham Croquettes Recipe: The Perfect Homemade Croquetas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2333\" class=\"elementor elementor-2333\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5575ab4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5575ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949f956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"949f956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The secret to making them creamy: Some recipes never fail.<br \/>And then there are <strong>ham croquettes<\/strong>\u2026<\/p><p>this star dish that disappears in seconds and that everyone remembers<\/p><p>Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside\u2026<br \/>with that flavor that only good ham can give.<\/p><p>If you want to take it up a notch starting with the ingredient, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/en\/ham-cured-meat\/\">you can check out our selection of Iberico and Serrano ham here.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h2>A Classic That Never Goes Out of Style \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/h2><p>Croquettes were born as a way to use up leftovers\u2026<br \/>but in Spain they&#8217;ve become something much more.<\/p><p><strong>they&#8217;re an essential tapa<\/strong><br \/><strong>they&#8217;re a family recipe<\/strong><br \/><strong>they&#8217;re a symbol of Spanish gastronomy<\/strong><\/p><p>And out of all the versions\u2026<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 the ham ones are in a league of their own<\/p><hr \/><h2>The Ingredient That Changes Everything: Ham \ud83d\udc37<\/h2><p>No secret here! Without good ham\u2026 there&#8217;s no top-tier croquette<\/p><p>You can use:<\/p><p>\u2714 Serrano ham \u2192 classic flavor<br \/>\u2714 Iberico ham \u2192 gourmet version<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 If you want a truly great result, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/en\/iberian-ham\/\">discover the ideal ham for your croquettes here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>The Base: A Perfect B\u00e9chamel \ud83e\uddc8<\/h2><p>This is the soul of the croquette.<\/p><p>\u2714 butter or extra virgin olive oil<br \/>\u2714 flour<br \/>\u2714 warm milk<\/p><p>The whole key is:<\/p><ul><li>stirring non-stop<\/li><li>avoiding lumps<\/li><li>cooking the flour properly<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udca1 A good b\u00e9chamel = a creamy croquette<\/p><hr \/><h2>How to Make Ham Croquettes Step by Step \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/h2><p>No complications, and here we share the tricks<\/p><h3>1. Saut\u00e9 the base<\/h3><p>Onion + chopped ham \u2192 boosts the flavor<\/p><h3>2. Add the flour<\/h3><p>Stir well to cook off the raw flour taste<\/p><h3>3. Add the milk<\/h3><p>A little at a time, stirring constantly<\/p><h3>4. Let the mixture cool<\/h3><p>this is key so you can work with it<\/p><h3>5. Shape and coat<\/h3><p>Flour \u2192 egg \u2192 breadcrumbs<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 this is where the magic begins<\/p><hr \/><h2>How to Fry Them So They Turn Out Perfect \ud83d\udd25<\/h2><p>This is where it all comes down to it, remember to use good products&#8230;<\/p><p>\u2714 extra virgin olive oil<br \/>\u2714 temperature: 170\u2013180\u00ba<br \/>\u2714 fry in small batches<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 result:<\/p><p>crispy outside + creamy inside<\/p><hr \/><h2>Tricks That Make the Difference \ud83e\udd2b<\/h2><p>Small details\u2026 big change \ud83d\udc47<\/p><p>\u2714 warm milk \u2192 prevents lumps<br \/>\u2714 well-chilled dough \u2192 easier to shape<br \/>\u2714 double coating \u2192 extra crunch<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 and the most important one: top the croquettes with a few slices of ham like in the photo! and <strong>don&#8217;t rush it<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h2>Variations That Always Work \ud83e\uddc0<\/h2><p>Once you master the base\u2026 you can get creative:<\/p><p>\u2714 ham + cheese<br \/>\u2714 premium Iberico ham<br \/>\u2714 milder versions for everyone<\/p><p>but always with one thing in common:<\/p><p>the quality of the ingredients<\/p><hr \/><h2>How to Serve Them (and Really Impress) \ud83c\udf77<\/h2><p>Croquettes aren&#8217;t just croquettes\u2026<\/p><p>they&#8217;re a food experience worth having<\/p><p>You can pair them with:<\/p><p>\u2714 a fresh salad<br \/>\u2714 mild sauces<br \/>\u2714 or even a good wine<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 and this is where it all goes up a notch<\/p><hr \/><h2>The Final Secret: Start With the Ingredient \ud83d\uded2<\/h2><p>Lovegour always says you can follow the best recipe in the world\u2026<br \/>but if the ingredients don&#8217;t measure up, it shows.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 that&#8217;s why, if you want truly different croquettes:<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/en\/\">check out our selection of Spanish gourmet products here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2>So\u2026 Why Does Everyone Love Croquettes? \u2728<\/h2><p>Because they&#8217;re simple\u2026 but perfect.<\/p><p>\u2714 texture<br \/>\u2714 flavor<br \/>\u2714 tradition<\/p><p>and when they&#8217;re done right\u2026 not a single one is left<\/p><hr \/><h2>A Classic Among Classics That Never Fails<\/h2><p>Ham croquettes aren&#8217;t just a recipe.<\/p><p>&gt;&gt;they&#8217;re a memory<br \/>&gt;&gt;a gathering<br \/>&gt;&gt;a way to enjoy life<\/p><p>And when you use good ingredients from the start\u2026<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 everything changes<\/p><p>For anything gourmet, you can <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovegour.com\/en\/contact-us\">contact LoveGour<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spanish ham croquettes recipe lovers, listen up: this is the dish that turns any Spanish home into a restaurant, and once you nail it, you&#8217;ll never go back to the frozen bag from the supermarket. 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