Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Chicken and Cheese Croquettes

While in Italy, we used get these fried balls of rice goodness.  I always wanted to make them but never did.  My wife was hounding me to go for it, so we did it and I am glad we did.  These are very easy, and very tasty.


Ingredients:
2-3 cups of cooked rice (left over risotto or cooked in chicken stalk works best)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh copped parsley
9-10 1/2 inch cubes of mozzarella cheese
9-10 1/2 inch cubes of chicken
breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Start by making sure your rice is cool.  Add the eggs, cheese, parsley and mix together until fully incorporated.  Roll into balls, and flatten out adding some cheese and chicken inside and sealing back up into a ball.  Roll around and coat in the seasoned bread crumbs.  Fry at 350-375 on each side until golden brown.  That easy.... and that good.






6 comments:

Victoria Paige @ Boutique Uniquely said...

That looks so delicious. Can't wait to try that recipe!

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

these looks scrumptious! yum!

anniebakes said...

i would never thought fried rice balls would be good, may have to giver 'er a try! anne

The Slow Roasted Italian said...

How fun and delicious.

Red Couch Recipes said...

These look so yummy! Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside! Yum! Joni

juliana said...

yummy!