Rice Cheese Balls easy yummy appetizer

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

Combine cooked rice, beaten eggs, grated carrot, chopped green beans, grated mozzarella cheese, salt, parsley, and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed.

Form the mixture into small balls, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center of each ball.

Roll each ball in all-purpose flour to coat, then dip into breadcrumbs until fully covered.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the rice balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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