Quick and Easy Italian Rice Balls

Name: Quick and Easy Italian Rice Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

36 Comments

Serves:

6 or more

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Pan Fry

Ingredients

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
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How to Make Quick and Easy Italian Rice Balls

Step-by-Step

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.
Egg wash: 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon of water whisk together.

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About Quick and Easy Italian Rice Balls

Course/Dish: Vegetables Rice Sides Cheese Appetizers Meat Appetizers Vegetable Appetizers

Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains

Regional Style: Italian

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