Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas

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3 cups mashed potatoes, leftover or freshly made

1/4 pound manchego cheese, frozen 1 hour then finely chopped with a food processor (1 cup), plus shaved manchego cheese, for serving

6 ounces serrano ham, frozen 1 hour then finely chopped in a food processor (1 cup)

2 large eggs

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups panko bread crumbs

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Romesco Sauce, for serving

Chopped chives, for serving

Romesco Sauce:

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 poumd roasted red peppers, drained

*1 egg yolk

2 large garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 teaspoon orange zest and 1/4 cup juice, from 1 orange

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar