Baked Arancini Balls

Name: Baked Arancini Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 cups leftover risotto (see note 1); 1 egg; 1/3 cup grated cheese (tasty, cheddar, mozzarella or any other good melting cheese); 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs (Optional - to thicken the risotto. May not be required - see note 2); 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tbsp olive oil

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

50m

This recipe for Baked Arancini Balls transforms leftover risotto into crispy, cheesy, and delicious bites. With a simple mix of egg, cheese, and breadcrumbs, these flavorful balls are baked to golden perfection. A great way to use up leftover risotto and create a tasty snack or appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings: 12

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3 cups leftover risotto (see note 1)

1 egg

1/3 cup grated cheese (tasty, cheddar, mozzarella or any other good melting cheese)

1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs (Optional - to thicken the risotto. May not be required - see note 2)

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

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Notes

1. This recipe is best made with leftover risotto that has been refrigerated at least overnight.

2. The step to determine whether you need any breadcrumbs to thicken the risotto is optional. If you don't mind arancini in the shape of a pattie rather than a ball, then you do not need to do this step. Or your risotto may be thick enough so you don't need breadcrumbs anyway.

The purpose of the breadcrumbs is to adjust the consistency of the risotto so that when you roll it into balls it holds its shape rather than collapsing. It will depend on your risotto and how much liquid it absorbed. You may need to adjust the amount of breadcrumbs you use - you might need more or less or you may not need it at all. Just roll a few test balls.

3. Nutrition per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

157kcal

7%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

18g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

17mg

0%
Sodium

237mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Baked Arancini Balls

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts