*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Italian Rice Balls

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          white rice, cooked in 4 cups of water
   2                    eggs
   8      oz.           ricotta
   8      oz.           shredded mozzarella
   4      oz.           diced ham
   2      heaping       TBS Parmesan cheese
                        salt & pepper
     1/2  cup           seasoned bread crumbs
                        bread crumbs for coating rice balls
                        olive oil


To the cooked rice add all of the ingredients except the last two. Mixture
should be slightly wet. If it won't form into balls, add more bread crumbs. If
too dry, add another egg. Form into the size of meatballs. Roll in additional
bread crumbs. Gently place into skillet with enough oil to come up 3/4ths of
the way of the rice ball. Cook until well browned on all sides. Makes about 30
rice balls. Optional: Chopped meat and/or peas can be added to the mixture.

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