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Bacon Broccoli Cheese Arancini
This Bacon Broccoli Cheese Arancini is a fun and unique appetizer fit for starting any delicious meal at home. Much easier than you would think and bursting with flavor.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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stir
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In a large bowl stir together 3 cups cooked white rice, ¼ cup cooked bacon crumbles, and 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli in cheese sauce. Place in the fridge to chill enough to be able to handle.
cooked white rice3 cupsfrozen broccoli in cheese sauce (cooked in the microwave according to package instructions)1 (10 ounce) package
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place
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Place 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, and 2 cups bread crumbs into three separate small bowls.
all-purpose flour2 cupslarge eggs3bread crumbs2 cups
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create
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Once rice mixture is chilled, take a heaping tablespoon and add one 4 ounces cubed sharp cheddar cheese to the middle. Keeping the cheese in the middle, top with more rice to create a ball, approximately 2 inches in size. Press together firmly to make sure it holds its shape.
cubed sharp cheddar cheese (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)4 ounces
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dip
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Dip into the flour and coat completely. Next coat in egg, using a fork to allow the excess to shake off, then add to the bread crumbs, coating completely. Lay on a plate and repeat with the rest of the rice.
bread crumbs2 cups
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heat
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Heat 3 inches of canola oil for frying in a large stockpot or dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once hot, cook the rice balls in batches until fully browned, approximately ⏱️ 1-2 minutes each. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
canola oil for fryingmarinara sauce for dipping
Nutrition Facts
calories
252 kcal
fat Content
5 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
207 mg
protein Content
9 g
cholesterol Content
51 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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