Ingredients:
- 12 slices of ham
- 12 slices of Manchego, Chihuahua, mozzarella, or Gouda cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving:
- White rice with carrots and peas
- Fresh lettuce and tomato salad
- Homemade tomato sauce
- Chipotle mayonnaise or chipotle sauce
- Hot sauce, to taste
- French fries or potato salad, optional
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Place a slice of ham on a clean surface and place a slice of cheese near one end. Roll the ham tightly around the cheese, making sure the cheese is completely covered.
- Repeat with the remaining ham and cheese. Place the rolls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes. This helps the coating stay firm and keeps the cheese from escaping during frying.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and a little salt.
- Coat each ham roll in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- For an extra-crispy coating, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps for a second layer.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
- Fry the rolls in small batches for about 2–3 minutes per side, turning carefully until golden brown and evenly crispy.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them rest for about 2 minutes before serving.
- Cut one open to reveal the warm, creamy, perfectly melted cheese inside! 🧀🔥
🍅 Serving Ideas:
Serve with white rice, carrots and peas, a fresh lettuce and tomato salad, homemade tomato sauce, chipotle mayonnaise, hot sauce, French fries, or potato salad.
💡 Tips for Perfect Ham & Cheese Rolls:
- Choose a cheese that melts well, such as Manchego, Chihuahua, mozzarella, or Gouda.
- Keep the cheese slightly shorter than the ham so it can be completely wrapped.
- Don’t skip the 20-minute refrigeration step—it helps prevent the cheese from leaking.
- Keep the oil hot but not smoking. Oil that’s too cool makes the rolls greasy, while oil that’s too hot can brown them too quickly.
- For maximum crunch, use a double coating of egg and breadcrumbs.
✨ Golden, crispy, juicy, and packed with gooey melted cheese—these rolls are impossible to resist! 😋