CHEDDAR RICE FRITTERS
Your guests will still be talking about these zingy, crunchy bites long after the party's over. A combination of tender rice, melting Cheddar, and a crisp bread-crumb shell, paired with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce that cuts right through the richness, these irresistible nibbles will disappear almost before you finish frying. It might seem a little unusual to cook the rice in a combination of water and milk, but it imparts a luxurious creaminess that makes the fritters all the more addictive.
Categories Cheese Dairy Egg Rice Fry Cocktail Party Easter Vegetarian Gourmet
Yield Makes 10 servings (about 34 fritters)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water and milk to a full boil in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook rice, undisturbed, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in cheese, butter, scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until cheese is melted. Cool, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, then stir in eggs until combined well. Stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl.
- Working in small batches, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of rice mixture into bread crumbs, rolling to coat and knocking off excess, then transfer to a tray. Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 365°F on thermometer, then fry fritters in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 365°F between batches.
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Walter Zellars
[email protected]These fritters were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted so good. I will definitely be making these again.
Adnan Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheddar cheese, but these fritters were still really good. The texture was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the flavor was cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again, but I might use a different t
Danny BURLEY
[email protected]These fritters were delicious! I used a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and they were so cheesy and flavorful. I served them with a side of guacamole and sour cream, and they were a perfect appetizer.
Yesenia Cornejo
[email protected]Meh.
TISHAN777 YT
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making these again.
Faye Morris
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my fritters turned out really greasy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Md Ahnaf Hasan safin
[email protected]These fritters were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and had a nice texture.
Noordeen Murushid
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.
Sean McCoy
[email protected]These were really good! I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and they were crispy and cheesy. I served them with a side of ranch dressing and they were a hit!
Chris White
[email protected]I made these fritters for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the fritters turned out perfectly. We will definitely be making these again.
Miley Dean
[email protected]These fritters were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. I used sharp cheddar cheese, which gave them a nice flavor. I served them with sour cream and salsa, and they were a perfect appetizer.