ITALIAN RICE BALLS

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Everyone loves these. They are excellent served with a salad and bread as a light lunch or main course. Just adjust the size and/or the quantity.

Provided by Chefiebig

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 large balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 cup raw converted rice
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook converted rice according to package.
  • Cool rice and reserve.
  • Saute ground beef, crumbling well.
  • Season beef generously with garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Combine seasoned meat and cooled rice.
  • Mix in spaghetti sauce and cheese.
  • Divide mixture into ten baseball sized balls.
  • Place on nonstick cookie sheets.
  • Chill.
  • Can be IQF frozen at this point and put into freezer bags.
  • Combine egg and water in a bowl.
  • Pour breadcrumbs into a bowl.
  • Dip each ball in egg wash and then into crumbs to coat.
  • Bake@ 350 for 30 minutes, or if baking from frozen add 15 minutes.

Stupe Poop
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These rice balls are a great way to use up leftover rice.


Eunice Akleni
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These rice balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Charlotte McNamara
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I love that these rice balls are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


BAT club
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These rice balls are a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.


Lusanda
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These rice balls are so addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Dil Baby Girl
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I love the gooey center of these rice balls.


Sabbir75 Kazi
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These rice balls are the perfect comfort food.


Emalee allan
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I've made these rice balls several times, and they're always a hit. I love that they can be made ahead of time and reheated later.


midget guenther
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I made these rice balls for my family, and they loved them. Even my picky eater couldn't resist.


Chibuzor Emma-onyero
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These rice balls are a great way to use up leftover risotto.


Victoria Candelaria
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I've made these rice balls with different types of cheese, and they're always delicious. My favorite is to use a combination of Parmesan and mozzarella.


Nisha Chhetry
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The filling of these rice balls is so flavorful. I love the combination of cheese, herbs, and spices.


Yoseph Bensow
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I love the crispy outer layer of these rice balls.


Ayoub Boudjatat
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These rice balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.


Asante Yeboah Israel
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I made these rice balls for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes.


Pakeerathan Venu
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These rice balls are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Md. Mobin
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I love that this recipe uses leftover rice. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


Bradley Thiya
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I've made these rice balls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Camila Alexandra
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These rice balls were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.


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