SUPPLI AL TELEFONO (FRIED RICE & CHEESE BALLS)

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Foods of the World: The Cooking of Italy - Time life. Any other "soft cheese" will work well instead or mixed in with the mozzarella - consider if you wouldn't melt it to make a dip - don't put it in these. *note* suggested Risotto Recipes - Recipe #99860 or Recipe #32295.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
2 cups risotto rice
4 ounces mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in medium sized bowl.
  • aAdd risotto (be gentle don't mash up the rice).
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of rice into your cupped hand OR keep in it that spoon and grab another tablespoon to get the other side.
  • Place one cube of cheese in the middle of the risotto.
  • Place another tablespoon of risotto on top of cheese and pat into a ball (OR put two spoons together and seal edges).
  • Roll ball in bread crumbs and place on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Repeat until mixture and cheese is gone.
  • Refrigerate for up to half an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Fry no more then 5 at a time for about 5 minutes or until they are a light brown and crispy on the outside and the cheese is melted.
  • Take a casserole dish, line with paper towels - place balls on towels to drain and keep warm in oven for up to 10 minutes if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 14.3

Sibabalwe Jason
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These suppli were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Aisha Mazzi
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I'm not a huge fan of suppli, but these were actually really good!


Håroon Khådim
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These were the best suppli I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again.


Market Phillips
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I've made these suppli several times now and they're always a hit!


tina Froost
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These suppli were perfect! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.


Jeysiel Brown
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The rice was a little undercooked for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


jonathon davis
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The suppli were a bit bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Steve Blair
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These suppli were a little too oily for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Kh Shanto
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I substituted mozzarella cheese for the Parmesan and they were still great!


Jadie Engel
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The suppli were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Verah Mulei
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I made these suppli for my Italian cooking class and they were a huge success!


Obodo Blessing
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My family loved these suppli! They were a hit at our dinner party.


Md Tayef Ahmed
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These suppli were absolutely delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was gooey and flavorful.