"Crispy on the outside, soft, creamy and cheesy on the inside, these festive holiday-inspired arancini, with this Simple Marinara Sauce for dipping, are seriously scrumptious and fabulously festive!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 small onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
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1 cup arborio rice
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Salt
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Black pepper
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1/2 cup white wine (I like Pinot Grigio for this)
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3 1/2 cups chicken stock (it should be hot)
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 (heaping) cup baby spinach leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes (if in oil, pat them dry)
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1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, patted dry of liquid, and diced into tiny, 1/2” cubes
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, whisked
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1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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Simple Marinara Sauce, for dipping (optional)