These cheesy rice balls are a staple of Italian cuisine and are filled with rustic flavors from a melted core of Sargento® Natural String Cheese Snacks to an exterior of Italian breadcrumbs, long grain rice, tomato sauce and seasonings. The bite-size appetizers are great with a ranch or marinara dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions; cool. Combine with eggs, onion, tomato sauce, parsley, garlic powder, Parmesan and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- Spoon about 1-1/2 Tbsp. rice mixture into the palm of your hand and flatten out slightly. Place 1 String cheese piece into the center and wrap the rice mixture around it to enclose it completely. Roll into a ball and into seasoned breadcrumbs to coat. Continue until all rice mixture/cheese pieces are used.
- Heat deep fryer or large pot filled with oil to 350°F. Fry rice balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with a side of marinara sauce or Ranch dressing for dipping.
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