Anything deep-fried and filled with cheese is delicious, but when you add ham to the equation? Even better. These croquetas, John’s riff on the classic Spanish tapas, kind of remind me of a French Croque Madame sandwich because we used prosciutto and Gruyère cheese. (The classic uses serrano and manchego, also incredible.) I love the smoky paprika-based mayo for dipping, which has a hint of spice from the cayenne and tang from the sherry vinegar.
P.S. This is part of John’s Valentapas menu, a perfect tapas night for two. But it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy these bites!
