What Is a Croqueta
A croqueta is a Spanish fried roll made from béchamel sauce mixed with fillings like ham, cheese, or chicken. The outside is coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy.
Basic Croqueta Ingredients
You need butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, a filling such as diced ham or shredded cheese, and breadcrumbs for coating. Potatoes or béchamel form the base, and eggs can be used for extra binding.
How to Make Croquetas
Prepare a thick béchamel, stir in the filling, season, and chill until firm. Shape into cylinders or balls, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until evenly browned, then drain on paper towels. Serve warm as a tapa or snack.
