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Crispy Italian Arancini with Cheese & Meat
Golden crispy rice balls stuffed with melted mozzarella, Romano cheese, and Italian meats. Perfect appetizer served with marinara sauce!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●food processor
- ●bowl
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the rice according to the package directions.
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2
Allow rice to cool completely.
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3
Place the ham, pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella in a food processor.
4
Process until the meats and cheese are ground together.
5
Place the meat mixture, rice, parsley, and Romano cheese in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
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6
Roll the rice mixture into balls about 1½-inch in size.
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7
Set up a breading station with 3 shallow containers.
8
Place flour in the first container, beaten egg in the second container, and breadcrumbs in the third container.
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Roll each ball in flour.
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Dip the floured balls in the beaten egg.
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Dip the egg-coated balls in the bread crumbs.
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12
Put at least 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
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Heat oil to 350 degrees.
14
Deep fry the rice balls a few at a time until golden brown. Do not over-crowd the fryer.
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15
Drain the fried rice balls on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
401 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sodium Content
733 mg
protein Content
19 g
cholesterol Content
63 mg
carbohydrate Content
39 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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