Cheese Filled Rice Croquettes Recipe

Name: Cheese Filled Rice Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 cups arborio rice; 8 cups hot chicken stock, approximately; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 beaten eggs; pepper; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 18 cubes; 2 cups dry breadcrumbs; oil (for frying); 3 cups tomato sauce, approximately

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cups arborio rice
8 cups hot chicken stock, approximately
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs
pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 18 cubes
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
oil (for frying)
3 cups tomato sauce, approximately

1
Melt butter.
2
Add onion and cook on medium heat until softened.
3
Add rice and stir to coat with butter.
4
Add 4 cups of stock and cook, stirring until the stock has almost absorbed.
5
Continue to add broth gradually and cook, stirring until rice is tender but still firm and the liquied has formed a thick sauce.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir parmesan cheese and eggs into hot rice.
8
Season with pepper.
9
Spread rice onto a baking tray and allow to cool.
10
Divide rice into 18 portions.
11
Flatten one portion into the palm of your hand and place one cube of mozzarella in centre.
12
Draw edges together to enclose cheese and form into a ball.
13
Continue with remainder.
14
Roll in breadcrumbs.
15
Heat oil in saucepan and when hot add croquettes in batches and turn occasionally until golden brown- approx 4 minutes.
16
Ensure the pot is not overcrowded.
17
Serve hot with your favourite tomato sauce.

1654

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

185

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup minced onion, 2 cups arborio rice, 8 cups hot chicken stock, approximately, and more.

Yes, Cheese Filled Rice Croquettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Filled Rice Croquettes

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