HAM AND CHEESE ARANCINI (ITALIAN FRIED RICE BALLS)
Yummy, comforting deep-fried rice balls filled with ham and onion, stuffed with melty, gooey cheese! I came up with these tasty little morsels after having something similar at a tapas restaurant in my hometown. Sadly, that restaurant closed its doors, so I was forced to recreate my favorite dish. *I have made these with havarti and swiss cheeses instead of the cheddar: all are equally good!* NOTE: After reading the review, please note: You definitely want to use rice that is somewhat sticky. Do not use leftover fluffy rice that has had the starch rinsed off as they will not hold together well.
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Ham
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute onion in 1 T butter over medium heat until translucent and beginning to brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a bowl lightly beat 2 eggs. Stir in cooked rice, ham, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, sauteed onion, seasoned salt, garlic salt, parsley and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 1-1/2-inch balls.and press a cheese cube into each ball, reshaping around the cheese.(I have used havarti and swiss in place of the cheddar with fantastic results!).
- Place the flour into a small bowl. Whisk 2 eggs in a second small bowl. Place the dry breadcrumbs in a third small bowl.
- Dip each ball into flour, then into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees, then fry rice balls until golden brown (about 4 minutes). You can also shallow fry them in oil, turning to brown.
- Drain on paper towels and enjoy! They are nice dipped in french onion dip, ranch dip or all on their own.
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Orin Ahmed
[email protected]These arancini were absolutely delicious! The ham and cheese filling was perfectly seasoned and the rice was cooked perfectly.
H W
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used bacon in my arancini instead. They were still very good, but I think I prefer the ham version.
Muskan Dahal
[email protected]These arancini were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth it. They were crispy and cheesy, and the ham added a nice salty flavor.
Daziel Demesa
[email protected]I've tried a lot of arancini recipes, but this one is by far the best. The rice is cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and delicious.
Uddhav Dangal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried food, but these arancini were so good that I couldn't resist. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the ham and cheese filling was perfectly seasoned.
Kika garcia
[email protected]I made these arancini for my Italian grandmother and she loved them! She said they reminded her of the ones she used to make when she was young.
MAH Group
[email protected]These arancini were perfect for my party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they were a big hit with my guests.
Gabriella Tadikanwa
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I used vegan cheese in my arancini. They were still very good, but I think I prefer the regular cheese version.
Legendary IQ
[email protected]I used leftover ham and cheese from my Easter dinner to make these arancini. They were a great way to use up leftovers and they were delicious!
Aila
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Lakshika Krishnakumar
[email protected]I've never made arancini before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved them!
Alphonso Jackson
[email protected]These arancini were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!
Tina Akins
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used bacon in my arancini instead. They were still very good, but I think I prefer the ham version.
Sean Wayte
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my arancini turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the ham and cheese filling was delicious.
gamer king
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I'll use less ham next time.
Samuel Veile
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making arancini at home, but this recipe made it easy. They were crispy and cheesy, and the ham added a nice salty flavor.
Tammy Knowles
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used a store-bought risotto mix to save time and they still came out perfect.
Luther Taylor
[email protected]I've made arancini before, but this recipe was by far the best. The rice was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and delicious.
Crimson Tate
[email protected]These arancini were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the ham and cheese filling was perfectly seasoned.