QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN RICE BALLS

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This recipe has been saved for quite awhile- the edges are turning yellow- I think I got it form my Uncle Vinny Giovanni.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 c cooked arborio rice
3 medium eggs, 2 beaten- 1 for egg wash
1/2 c romano cheese, grated
8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
4 oz prosciutto, chopped fine
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c seasoned italian bread crumbs
2 c oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together rice, 2 eggs, Romano cheese, prosciutto, oregano and pepper. Mix ingredients, place a Tablespoon in your hand and insert a cube of mozzarella into the center of the rice mixture. Roll rice into small balls, about 1-inch in size, dip in egg wash and then roll in the seasoned bread crumbs. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in an 8-10 inch skillet. Fry rice balls about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • 2. Egg wash: 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon of water whisk together.

Ika Setlhare
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These rice balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Farhan Arain
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I made these rice balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Sabrin Yunis
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These Italian rice balls were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I used arborio rice, which gave them a nice creamy texture. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil to the filling, which gave them a really flavorful tast


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