rice balls

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Perricone
Massapequa Park, NY

My family loves rice balls. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. My photos

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rice balls

  • 3 c
    hot cooked rice
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 dash
    kosher salt
  • 1 dash
    crushed pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    diced onions, (optional) (i don't use onion)

How To Make rice balls

  • rice mixed with mozzarella cheese and seasonings
    1
    In a large mixing bowl, add garlic powder, rice, mozzarella cheese, eggs, salt and pepper, mix well. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temp to achieve forming consistency.
  • rice balls ready for the oven
    2
    With your hands, make 1-2 inch balls out of the mixture. In a medium shallow dish mix dried bread crumbs with parmesan cheese and blend. Roll the rice balls in mixture, coat evenly. Place the rice balls on a non-stick cookie sheet.
  • Delicious Rice Balls
    3
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve as an appetizer with alfredo or marina sauce. This dish goes nicely with a plate of fresh sauteed vegetables.
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