Cheesy Rice Balls

Name: Cheesy Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 balls, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons great value extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 cups cooked and cooled arborio rice or 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 small mozzarella cheese, cubed each 3/4-inch

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Soothe the after-school appetite with these scrumptious cheesy bites as seen in the publication, Walmart Live Better. These bite-sized balls are perfect for any little hands that want to help in the kitchen – plus the cheesy centre offers a fun surprise. Such a tasty treat for the kids will also be a guilty pleasure for mom and dad."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 balls
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons great value extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 cups cooked and cooled arborio rice or 2 cups long-grain white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
¹⁄₂ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
6 small mozzarella cheese, cubed each 3/4-inch

directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle with oil. Spread bread crumbs on a plate and set aside.
Stir rice with egg, parmesan and salt in a medium bowl. Gather 1/3 cup of rice mixture and form into a ball using wet hands. Tuck a mozzarella cube into the centre, then reshape into a ball.
Roll each ball through bread crumbs, just enough to lightly coat. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and roll in oil to coat. Repeat with remaining rice, bread crumbs and oil. There will be 6 balls. Bake in centre of oven until golden, about 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
Additional back-to-school snack recipes can be found at www.walmart.ca/recipes.