Best 10 Cheese Filled Rice Croquettes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cheese-Filled Rice Croquettes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These crispy and golden-brown croquettes burst with a creamy, melted cheese center, perfectly complemented by the savory rice and aromatic herbs. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we present three irresistible variations of this classic dish: the Classic Cheese-Filled Rice Croquettes, the Spicy Chorizo and Cheese Croquettes, and the Spinach and Goat Cheese Croquettes. Each recipe offers a unique twist, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Prepare to elevate your dining experience with these exceptional croquettes, perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

RICE CROQUETTES



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As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like this tasty side dish - turn out to be very popular with my family. These croquettes are crisp and golden and add some fun to a simple dinner like roast chicken and salad. -Lucia Edwards, Cotati, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 croquettes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Canola oil
Additional fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. , Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfuls into logs. Roll in crumbs. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RICE CROQUETTES



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A fun way to use leftover rice, Paula Deen's rice croqueettes recipe these get their zing from lemons and their richness from parmesan and are super delicious!

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     comfort food     Country Cooking     Family Supper     southern

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rice (leftover, cooked)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Paula Deen House Seasoning, to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Zest & juice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the rice with salt, black pepper, Paula Deen House seasoning, parmesan spring onions and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Beat eggs, then add to mixture and stir to combine.
  • Shape the rice mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Oil should be hot, but not smoking. Fry the croquettes over medium-high heat until nice and golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

CHEESE FILLED RICE CROQUETTES



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Posted by request. I serve these as an antipasto and they're also great as a snack. There may appear to be a number of steps to follow but they really are quite easy to make. Can be made gluten free.

Provided by SandraMK

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cups arborio rice
8 cups hot chicken stock, approximately
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs
pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 18 cubes
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)
3 cups tomato sauce, approximately

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add onion and cook on medium heat until softened.
  • Add rice and stir to coat with butter.
  • Add 4 cups of stock and cook, stirring until the stock has almost absorbed.
  • Continue to add broth gradually and cook, stirring until rice is tender but still firm and the liquied has formed a thick sauce.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir parmesan cheese and eggs into hot rice.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Spread rice onto a baking tray and allow to cool.
  • Divide rice into 18 portions.
  • Flatten one portion into the palm of your hand and place one cube of mozzarella in centre.
  • Draw edges together to enclose cheese and form into a ball.
  • Continue with remainder.
  • Roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in saucepan and when hot add croquettes in batches and turn occasionally until golden brown- approx 4 minutes.
  • Ensure the pot is not overcrowded.
  • Serve hot with your favourite tomato sauce.

HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETTES



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 (2-inch) croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup leftover potatoes from Parsnip-Potato Mash recipe or plain mashed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/2 cup finely shredded Gruyere cheese, about 1-ounce
1/2 cup very finely diced cooked ham or country ham, about 2 ounces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the potatoes, 1/4 cup flour, cheese, and ham with a large rubber spatula until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Rub your hands with a small amount of flour and form the portions into small flat disks about 1/2-inch thick. Use just enough flour to keep the potatoes from sticking to your hands, but do not coat them completely.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Shallow-fry the croquettes, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Let the croquettes cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Cook's Note: This recipe doubles easily if you have enough leftover potatoes.

RICOTTA, MOZZARELLA & PARMESAN RICE CROQUETTES



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What happens when you combine cheese with rice, egg, flour and seasonings? It transforms into these crisp Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan Rice Croquettes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except oil; let stand 5 min.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add rounded tablespoonfuls of rice mixture, in batches; cook on all sides until browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

RISOTTO CROQUETTES: ARANCINI DI RISO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 14h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup, plus 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped ham
1/2 cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
Bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Bring your vegetable broth to a simmer.

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and celery and saute until tender and soft. Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add wine and stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add a ladleful of the hot broth and cook, stirring, until it has been absorbed. Continue adding the broth, a ladle at the time, and stirring until each addition has been absorbed. This will take about 20 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Allow to cool and then put in the refrigerator, covered, overnight.
  • Separate 1 egg and reserve the yolk.
  • In a big mixing bowl, add the cold risotto, egg yolk, remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan, ham, mozzarella cheese, and parsley. Stir well, using a wooden spoon, until all the ingredients are well mixed.
  • Whisk two eggs in a medium bowl.
  • Place the flour in a plate or small bowl and the bread crumbs in a separate plate or small bowl.
  • Roll, roll, roll your risotto into balls.
  • One-by-one, gently roll each ball into the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and then roll it into the breadcrumbs. By doing this you will create a nice crust on the outside of the croquettes, it will help maintain its round shape while cooking, but it will also keep the warmth inside for a while after they are cooked.
  • Heat up about 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil in a high-sided skillet.
  • When the oil is hot, start frying the croquettes. Try to remember the order in which you put them into the pan, the first one into the hot oil should be the first one to be turned over, and then the first one to come out. Keep it in mind as you cook!
  • The process is fairly quick, turn the croquettes a few times to make sure they are evenly cooked, and do not worry if some mozzarella cheese spills out. When it happens, if it happens, there is nothing you can do about it, and the dish won't be affected in any way.
  • Remove the risotto balls to paper towel-lined plates.

CHEESE-FILLED RISOTTO CROQUETTES WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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From Cooking at Home by The Culinary Institute of America: "Known as arancini, or "little oranges," in Italian, these little balls, with their surprise melted cheese filling, are an excellent way to turn leftover risotto into a delectable hors d'oeuvre. They're so good, you might be inspired to make a batch of risotto just to enjoy in this form."

Provided by SweetPeaNC

Categories     Rice

Time P1DT30m

Yield 16 croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups leftover cooked risotto rice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons oregano or 2 tablespoons basil
1 large egg yolk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mozzarella cheese or 5 ounces Fontina cheese
all-purpose flour (for dredging)
2 cups tomato sauce
1 large egg whisked with 2 tbsp cold milk or 1 large water
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the risotto with the Parmesan, cream, herbs, and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the cheese into 16 cubes. Scoop up about 3 Tbsp of the risotto mixture and pack it around a cube of cheese to make a croquette, a ball the size of a Ping-Pong ball. Repeat to form 16 croquettes.
  • Put the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in the bread crumbs. Chill thoroughly, 2-24 hours.
  • Pour oil into a tall pot to a depth of 5 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Deep-fry the croquettes in batches, without crowding, until they are evenly browned, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly. Serve on a pool of warmed tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 279.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8

ITALIAN RICE CROQUETTES



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Another from a recipe card library of long ago, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, what more could you ask for. Use Italian rice for best results or at the very least a medium-grain rice. Anything less will compromise the taste and texture of the croquettes.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup risotto rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 egg
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Soften onion in the heated butter. Add rice. Sauté until glazed. Stir in parsley and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in eggs, cheese, basil and black pepper. Mixture will be very moist.
  • Shape into 12 - 16 croquettes, depending on desired size, and roll in bread crumbs. Fry in 1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil until golden and crisp. Drain. Garnish with parsley.
  • NOTE: I use a deep fryer and canola oil. Personal preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.8

CHEESE-FILLED RISOTTO CROQUETTES WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Cheese     Rice     Tomato     Fry     Cocktail Party     Oscars     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Poker/Game Night     Engagement Party     Potluck     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups leftover cooked risotto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, chives, oregano, or basil
1 large egg yolk
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 oz mozzarella or Fontina cheese
All-purpose flour for dredging
Egg wash: 1 large egg whisked with 2 Tbsp cold milk or water
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the risotto with the Parmesan, cream, herbs, and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the cheese into 16 cubes. Scoop up about 3 Tbsp of the risotto mixture and pack it around a cube of cheese to make a croquette, a ball the size of a Ping-Pong ball. Repeat to form 16 croquettes.
  • Put the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in the bread crumbs. Chill thoroughly, 2-24 hours.
  • Pour oil into a tall pot to a depth of 5 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Deep-fry the croquettes in batches, without crowding, until they are evenly browned, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly. Serve on a pool of warmed tomato sauce.

RICE CROQUETTES



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Make and share this Rice Croquettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debster

Categories     Rice

Time 2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cooked rice, cooled
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 eggs, well beaten
1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine the rice, flour, and butter.
  • Stir in the eggs, cheese, Cayenne, and salt.
  • Shape into balls and roll in bread crumbs.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden brown-about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 114.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Use a good quality rice that is not too sticky, such as Arborio or Carnaroli.
  • Make sure the rice is cooked al dente, otherwise the croquettes will be too soft.
  • Allow the rice to cool completely before adding the other ingredients, otherwise the croquettes will not hold together.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create different flavors, such as Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, or Gruyère.
  • Be careful not to overfill the croquettes, otherwise they will burst during frying.
  • Fry the croquettes in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the croquettes with a dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, pesto, or tzatziki.

Conclusion:

Cheese-filled rice croquettes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of this classic dish.

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