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.
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
These Italian rice balls are nothing short of amazing. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Print Pin Rate Add to CollectionPrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice
- 1 1/4 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
- 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
- 1 cup flour for caoting
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cups breadcrumbs for coating
- vegetable oil for frying
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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MARY ANN says
What kind of rice and what brand do you use?? What kind of brand name of ham you use, can I use capicola
Stephanie says
I just used long grain rice here, the brand that I used was most likely Aldophs or another inexpensive brand.
MARY ANN says
I LOVE Arancini Italian rice ball with cold cuts, my favorite. I have ben looking for Arancini Rice Ball with salami, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella cheese, etc. I want to make so bad.
Stephanie says
I don’t see why you couldn’t add those to this recipe. I would add about a tablespoon of each.
Sharon says
How did it come out with the arborio?
heather says
These look and sound awesome. I can’t wait to try them. Would love a pic of one of them cut open
Stephanie says
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 says
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!!
stephaniemanley says
You are lucky to have a friend that cooks so good.
Melinda Sarvey says
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!!
Stephanie says
I had a young toddler eat the heck out of these. They were so tasty.
Fran says
Oh yeah. Crispy deep fried goodness. An Arancini is good no matter the filling. That box of arborio is calling my name! 🙂
Duane Keth says
Fran, arborio… Thats a good Idea. May have to modify just to try that..Thanks