Croquetas

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Ingredients

1 cup	milk
4 tablespoons	unsalted butter
1/2 cup	all-purpose flour
1 cup	cooked ham, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon	nutmeg
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste
2	eggs
1 cup	breadcrumbs
—	vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
3. 3 Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
4. 4 Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
5. 5 Stir in the chopped ham, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6. 6 Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish and let it cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. 7 Once the mixture is firm, shape it into small logs or balls.
8. 8 Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
9. 9 Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
10. 10 Dip each croqueta in the beaten eggs, then roll it in breadcrumbs to coat.
11. 11 Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
12. 12 Fry the croquetas in batches until golden brown on all sides.
13. 13 Drain on paper towels and serve hot.