Cheesy Rice Balls

Name: Cheesy Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 balls, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons great value extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 cups cooked and cooled arborio rice or 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 small mozzarella cheese, cubed each 3/4-inch

⏱ 60 mins 🍽 1 balls, 6 serving(s) 🏷 Rice

These baked rice balls offer a delightful surprise with a molten mozzarella core. Combining cooked arborio rice with parmesan and egg, they are shaped, coated in breadcrumbs, and baked until crisp. The result is a batch of six golden, cheesy bites ideal for a satisfying snack. They are straightforward to prepare, making them a great option for involving helpers in the kitchen.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons great value extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 cups cooked and cooled arborio rice or 2 cups long-grain white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small mozzarella cheese, cubed each 3/4-inch

Method

Set your oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and drizzling it with oil. Place the breadcrumbs on a separate plate.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice with the beaten egg, grated parmesan, and salt. With damp hands, take roughly 1/3 cup of this mixture and shape it into a ball. Press a cube of mozzarella into the middle, then seal and reshape the ball.
Gently roll each formed ball in the breadcrumbs for a light coating. Position them on the prepared baking sheet, rolling them in the oil already there. Continue with the rest of the mixture to make 6 balls. Bake on the middle oven rack for about 25 minutes until golden, turning them over once during cooking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium366700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryRice

AuthorMary Jenny