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Italian Rice Balls

Italian Rice Balls are a wonderful and unique appetizer, cooked rice, two different types of cheese, and seasonings makes for a delicious appetizer your family is certain to enjoy.

Italian Rice Balls on a plate

Special thanks to Duane Keth for this special recipe. He likes to serve this up with a marina or even Alfredo sauce. I can testify they are good just as they are.

Italian Rice Balls

 

Italian Rice Balls

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  • Recipe Type: Appetizer Recipes, CopyKat Recipes
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 1 hour
  • Serves: 8
Italian Rice Balls

This is an amazing way to enjoy left over rice, these are crisp on the outside, and creamy on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds rice (about 3 cups)
  • 1 1/4 pounds mozzarella cheese, finely diced
  • 1/4 pound ham, finely diced
  • 1/4 pound pepperoni, finely diced
  • 1/4 pound salami, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley
  • 1/4 pound Romano cheese, grated (Parmesan is  fine)
  • flour, for coating
  • egg, for coating
  • breadcrumbs, for coating

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions. Allow rice to cool before mixing. Grind up the meats and mozzarella then mix together with rice along with the parsley and Grated cheese. I use my food processor to chop the meat and cheese. Mix until it is easy to roll into a ball. Then coat each ball with flour, dip in egg, then bread crumbs.

Deep fry until golden brown.

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  • heather

    These look and sound awesome. I can’t wait to try them. Would love a pic of one of them cut open

    • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

      I will your suggestion that I should cut open food and also shoot a photo of that as well. They are creamy white balls with ground meat inside. They are a little cheesy too!

  • benjamin schuckers

    i had about 30 beers one night and came to duane’s house in search of something to eat. while raiding his fridge i found these tasty treats, which left me full and happy enough to sink into a deep slumber on the couch. thanks buddy!!

  • Melinda Sarvey

    I made these for the kids and they are all gone. That was my test and they passed with flying colors. They made it into my football party menu!!

    • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

      I had a young toddler eat the heck out of these. They were so tasty.

  • http://frantasticfood.com Fran

    Oh yeah. Crispy deep fried goodness. An Arancini is good no matter the filling. That box of arborio is calling my name! :)

    • Duane Keth

      Fran, arborio… Thats a good Idea. May have to modify just to try that..Thanks

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