Fried Mozzarella Rice Balls  No votes yet  Main Ingredient:
Grains Serves: 4  This great appetizer is a nice change from the
usual mozzarella sticks. Prepped ahead of time these cook in a
flash. Fun finger food.   2 cups cooked short-grain rice 2 eggs
1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp. Italian seasoning Salt and
pepper, to taste 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes 1 1⁄2
cups dried bread crumbs 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
Spicy marinara sauce   1. In medium bowl, combine rice, eggs,
Parmesan cheese, seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste; mix
well. Refrigerate at least 1 hr.  2. Measure bread crumbs onto
work surface. Dampen hands and form rice mixture into 1-in.
balls around mozzarella cubes. Coat each ball with bread crumbs.
3. Heat oil to 375°F. Deep fry rice balls until golden-brown and
crisp; cheese will melt in center. Drain on absorbent paper.  4.
Serve immediately, with marinara sauce for dipping.