Parmesan Rice Balls

Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, Parmesan Rice Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. These golden delights are crafted from tender cooked white rice, rich Parmesan cheese, and a surprise center of melty mozzarella, making every bite a cheesy sensation. Coated in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb crust and fried to perfection, they offer a satisfying crunch with each bite. Easy and fun to make, these rice balls are rolled, dipped, and coated in a quick three-step breading process before being fried until beautifully golden. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a comforting snack, they pair wonderfully with a side of marinara sauce or your favorite dip. Ready in just 35 minutes, Parmesan Rice Balls are a flavorful way to elevate leftover rice into delicious bites of gourmet indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese
• 100 grams mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Crack one of the eggs into the rice mixture and stir until everything binds together.

Step 3

Take a small handful of the rice mixture and flatten it slightly in the palm of your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and carefully shape the rice mixture around it to form a ball. Repeat until all the rice mixture is used.

Step 4

In three separate shallow dishes, prepare the coating assembly line: one for all-purpose flour, one for breadcrumbs, and one for the remaining egg whisked with milk.

Step 5

Roll each rice ball lightly in flour, then dip it in the egg wash, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Repeat until all the rice balls are coated.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried rice balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dip for a delicious appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1272.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5865.6

Total Fat 533.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 519.9mg	0%
Sodium 4932.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 89.0g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 1369.2mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 441.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 15.1%