Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli on BakeSpace.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup finely chopped Serrano ham (can substitute prosciutto), about 1.8 oz
• 1/3 cup grated Manchego cheese, about 1.8 oz
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Smoked Pimenton Aioli
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Spanish sweet smoked paprika such as Pimentón de La Vera