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Cheesy Italian Rice Balls  (Arancini)

This simplified Italian Rice Balls Recipe or Arancini results in crispy, breaded rice balls stuffed with a melty, cheesy center. This delicious dish makes a great appetizer or snack, though you can certainly make them part of a meal.

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Ingredients: – Olive oil – Onion – Arborio rice – Broth – Parmesan cheese – Fresh herbs: basil, dill, or parsley are all great options.  – Seasoning: salt and black pepper to taste. – Eggs – Mozzarella cheese – Bread crumbs – Oil for frying

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Start by preparing the rice. Saute an onion oil in a large pot. Add the rice and toast it for a couple minutes. Then add the broth and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice is cooked.

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Start by preparing the rice. Saute an onion oil in a large pot. Add the rice and toast it for a couple minutes. Then add the broth and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Cool completely.

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Moisten the palm of your hand with the water, then scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rice mixture into your hands. Form the rice mixture into a ball.

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Using your finger, poke a hole into the rice ball right to the center of it to create a crevice for the filling.

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Add a cube of mozzarella cheese into the center and then gently use your fingers to cover up the cheese with the rice.Roll it gently in your hands to reform the ball.

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Place the rice ball on the parchment lined baking sheet and continue this process with the remaining rice mixture.

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Place the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and roll the rice balls in the breadcrumbs one at a time until they are all breaded.

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Working in batches, carefully fry the rice balls in a deep skillet or pot until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

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So simple and delicious!

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Enjoy!

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