Jan's Brown Rice And Quinoa Cheesy Rice Balls

Serves: 6

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

53

Sweetness

55

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 large

Egg (divided)

Directions:

1

Cook rice according to package directions

2

Allow to cool until comfortable to handle

3

Stir in one egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper

4

Mix until well blended

5

Place flour in a small bowl

6

Beat 2 eggs in a second bowl

7

Place bread crumbs in a third bowl

8

Divide rice mixture into 24 equal portions about the size of a golf ball

9

Roll each portion into a ball

10

Roll rice ball in flour

11

Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper

12

(Mix will be sticky

13

) Dip each rice ball into the egg wash

14

Dredge in bread crumbs, and place rice balls back on baking sheet

15

Refrigerate 15 minutes

16

Give each rice ball another quick roll in your hands to tighten up and smooth out the surface

17

Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a large sauce pan

18

Cook rice balls in the hot oil in batches, about 4 per batch

19

Gently stir with spoon

20

Cook until rice balls are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes

21

Drain on paper-towel-lined plate or baking sheet

22

Salt lightly

23

Serve hot with heated marinara sauce