All Hail The Mighty Croqueta, King Of Snacks

I'll take 1,002 croquetas, if you please.

These little breaded cylinders of fried deliciousness are, basically, THE PERFECT FOOD.

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^^^^^^^^ Look at those beauties. ^^^^^^^^

I mean. JUST LOOK AT THEM!

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*Homer Simpson gurgle*

There are several varieties! You can enjoy croquetas made with chicken...

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...or go with classic ham croquetas! Just look at that ham a-sizzlin,' waiting to be a croquetica.

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If only all ham could be so lucky! Some people like croquetas made with tuna or cod or, gosh, even vegan versions, if that's your thing.

Either way, they MUST be fried to a beautiful golden-brown.

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Here's a video recipe in Spanish if you'd like to make them at home!

You can just eat ‘em on their own, by the plateful...

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Or platterful, even.

...in a “preparada,” with Cuban bread, roast pork, and ham…

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No other sandwich can compete. Sorry, other sandwiches. Y'all tried!

...or, hell, put 'em on a pizza!

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We get only one life, boo boo. Let's make it the best possible.

They're a classic party food!

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So serve them next time you have friends over. Make sure you have other favorites like papa rellena and a variety of pastelitos around, too. #ProTip from me to you.

They're an easy snack to eat on the go, too.

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Highly portable little nuggets of goodness.

...ESPECIALLY with Cuban coffee or an ice-cold can of pineapple soda!

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Welcome to your next snack break.

They even inspired a truly, uh, remarkable song and music video:

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Just watch. While eating croquetas in a bathing suit, obviously.

So go ahead and wear your love for croquetas loudly and proudly.

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And share 'em with the ones you love.

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😘 (Like me. Share them with me.)

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