Ham and Cheese Arancini (Italian Fried Rice Balls) Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Arancini (Italian Fried Rice Balls)
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  1. Saute onion in 1 T butter over medium heat until translucent and beginning to brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. 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!).
  5. Place the flour into a small bowl. Whisk 2 eggs in a second small bowl. Place the dry breadcrumbs in a third small bowl.
  6. Dip each ball into flour, then into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.33 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.98g 45%
Cholesterol 213.62mg 71%
Sodium 1194.88mg 50%
Potassium 271.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 36.46g 12%
Sugars 1.88g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 20.9g 42%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 242.7mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.17 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.58g 45%
Cholesterol 85.38mg 71%
Sodium 477.55mg 50%
Potassium 108.57mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.57g 12%
Sugars 0.75g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 8%
Protein 8.35g 42%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 21%
Calcium 97mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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