What Are Ham Croquettes?
Editorial Team · September 15, 2026 · 8 min read
Ham croquettes are fried cylinders of ham-thickened béchamel, and on this Orlando board they file as a small bite near Disney Springs. Guests who expect a full platter from the word "croquette" need the portion note first.
Wikipedia's Croquette page describes a small breadcrumbed fried food roll usually filled with a thick binder such as béchamel and bits of meat. Cuban croquetas de jamón follow that snack tradition. Serious Eats and Cuban bakery desks keep the same fritter picture: creamy ham center, crisp fried shell.
Key Takeaways
- Four lightly breaded and fried ham and bechamel fritters (Cuba).
- Category: Small Bites, not a Main Event platter.
- Portion is four fritters on the printed line.
- Compare to Venezuelan tequeños if you want a cheese stick snack instead.
In this article
What are ham croquettes?
Croquetas are breaded, fried bites of ham bound in a creamy béchamel base, a Cuban snack classic with a crisp shell and soft center. Wikipedia's croquette family is the wider European and Latin frame.
The binder is the point. Ham is chopped into a thick white sauce, chilled, shaped, breaded, and fried. The live kitchen copy says "ham and bechamel fritters," which matches that method without publishing a house recipe.
Ham croquettes are a snack. They are not a sliced ham dinner.
Small bite, not a platter
Portion expectation is four fritters as a starter or share, not a Main Event entrée, on the printed Small Bites line. Order more orders if you need a larger table snack.
- Read the count: four fritters.
- Read the category: Small Bites.
- Pair with a sandwich or arepa if you need a full meal.
- Compare cheese-stick energy via the live tequeño explainer if that is the snack you meant.
Kids and snack-first tables often start here. Broader family notes sit on kid-friendly notes. The cheese-stick cousin is covered on what is a tequeño.
Live board mapping
Live Ham Croquettes are four lightly breaded and fried ham and bechamel fritters, labeled Cuba, on Small Bites.
Trust the row you tap when you order.
Dipping sauces are not listed on the item page. Ask if you want garlic mojo or another side sauce.
Ordering near Disney Springs
Order Ham Croquettes from the lunch and dinner Small Bites list. Sofrito Latin Cafe sits at 8607 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836, (407) 778-4205.
Use the lunch and dinner menu and first-timer ideas on what to order.
Founders Maria Molina of Venezuela and Carlos Calderon of Peru are named on the about page. The Cuba tag on croquetas tracks the Cuban snack lane on a mixed Latin board.
FAQ
How many come in an order?
Four, per the live description.
Are they a main course?
No. They file as Small Bites. Pair with a sandwich or plate if you need a full meal.
Is béchamel the same as cheese?
Béchamel is a creamy white sauce binder. The printed fill is ham and bechamel, not a mozzarella stick.
What if I want cheese sticks instead?
Look at tequeños on this menu and the live tequeño explainer.
Start with the fritters
Order them at Sofrito Latin Cafe, 8607 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836, (407) 778-4205. Check today's hours on our Google Business Profile before you go.
References
- Croquette, Wikipedia.
- Ham Croquettes, live item listing, verified 15 September 2026.
Related
This article is editorial food explanation, not a nutrition or medical guide. Menu names and prices can change. Re-check the live item page before you order.