HAM AND CHEESE ARANCINI (ITALIAN FRIED RICE BALLS)
Yummy, comforting deep-fried rice balls filled with ham and onion, stuffed with melty, gooey cheese! I came up with these tasty little morsels after having something similar at a tapas restaurant in my hometown. Sadly, that restaurant closed its doors, so I was forced to recreate my favorite dish. *I have made these with havarti and swiss cheeses instead of the cheddar: all are equally good!* NOTE: After reading the review, please note: You definitely want to use rice that is somewhat sticky. Do not use leftover fluffy rice that has had the starch rinsed off as they will not hold together well.
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Ham
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute onion in 1 T butter over medium heat until translucent and beginning to brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a bowl lightly beat 2 eggs. Stir in cooked rice, ham, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, sauteed onion, seasoned salt, garlic salt, parsley and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 1-1/2-inch balls.and press a cheese cube into each ball, reshaping around the cheese.(I have used havarti and swiss in place of the cheddar with fantastic results!).
- Place the flour into a small bowl. Whisk 2 eggs in a second small bowl. Place the dry breadcrumbs in a third small bowl.
- Dip each ball into flour, then into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees, then fry rice balls until golden brown (about 4 minutes). You can also shallow fry them in oil, turning to brown.
- Drain on paper towels and enjoy! They are nice dipped in french onion dip, ranch dip or all on their own.
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Neama Magdy
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Nwabuogor peace
[email protected]These arancini were a waste of time and money. They were not worth the effort.
Shariar Bijoy
[email protected]I'm not sure why these arancini got such good reviews. I thought they were terrible. They were greasy and the filling was mushy.
Bibisha Dahal
[email protected]These arancini were a huge disappointment. They were dry and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
ESTHER BIRUNGI
[email protected]I thought these arancini were just okay. They were a little bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with a more flavorful filling.
Sage Powell
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my arancini didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. They were still tasty, but they weren't as good as I was hoping for.
AsherTheJarOfMayo
[email protected]These were a little bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The arancini were delicious and everyone loved them.
Live you
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The arancini were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
MD mehdi Hassan
[email protected]These were so good! I used a smoked ham and it gave the arancini a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Kevin Crawley
[email protected]I've never made arancini before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! I will definitely be making these again.
kyaw san lin
[email protected]These were a big hit at my potluck! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Nickee veins
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I used mozzarella cheese and it melted perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Ruaezuruka Aqhm
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the arancini a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.
Subwaysurfsedits
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved these arancini! The cheese and rice were perfectly balanced and the frying process made them extra crispy.
Asenathi Bom
[email protected]These arancini were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Adaya Green
[email protected]I've made arancini before, but this recipe is by far the best. The rice balls were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Toka Mostafa
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used leftover ham and cheese from a deli sandwich and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Louise Clarke
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the arancini turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I served them with a marinara sauce and they were a hit.
Maria Clara
[email protected]These arancini were absolutely delicious! The ham and cheese filling was perfectly savory and the rice balls were fried to a golden crisp. I will definitely be making these again.