Ingredients

• 3 pounds cooking ham, large dice
• 1 white onion, large dice
• 2 red peppers, large dice
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2 cups cracker meal
• Canola oil, for frying

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Instructions

1. In large saute pan, saute ham, onions, peppers, and garlic. Add tomato paste and caramelize. Add parsley, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Sprinkle with 1/2 the flour.
2. Season, cool, and grind in meat grinder. Shape into finger sized sticks or patties. Bread using remaining flour, egg, and cracker meal.
3. Heat a saute pan filled 1-inch with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until golden brown.