Croquetas De Jamon (Ham Croquettes)
| Yield: | 45 Servings |
| Categories: | Appetizers, Cuba |
| 1/4 | lb | (1 stick) salted butter |
| 7 | ts | All-purpose flour |
| 2 | c | Milk, scalded |
| 2 | c | Finely chopped cooked ham |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Freshly grated nutmeg |
| 3 | ts | Fresh lime juice, plus extra for sprinkling |
| 1 | tb | Finely chopped fresh parsley |
| 2 | c | Very fine bread crumbs |
| 1 | lg | Egg, lightly beaten |
| Peanut or vegetable oil for frying | ||
| 1 | In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. When it begins to |
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