SUPPLI AL TELEFONO (FRIED RICE & CHEESE BALLS)

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Foods of the World: The Cooking of Italy - Time life. Any other "soft cheese" will work well instead or mixed in with the mozzarella - consider if you wouldn't melt it to make a dip - don't put it in these. *note* suggested Risotto Recipes - Recipe #99860 or Recipe #32295.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
2 cups risotto rice
4 ounces mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in medium sized bowl.
  • aAdd risotto (be gentle don't mash up the rice).
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of rice into your cupped hand OR keep in it that spoon and grab another tablespoon to get the other side.
  • Place one cube of cheese in the middle of the risotto.
  • Place another tablespoon of risotto on top of cheese and pat into a ball (OR put two spoons together and seal edges).
  • Roll ball in bread crumbs and place on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Repeat until mixture and cheese is gone.
  • Refrigerate for up to half an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Fry no more then 5 at a time for about 5 minutes or until they are a light brown and crispy on the outside and the cheese is melted.
  • Take a casserole dish, line with paper towels - place balls on towels to drain and keep warm in oven for up to 10 minutes if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 14.3

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