Wisconsin Smoked Cheddar Arancini (Crispy Rice Balls)

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   Arancini:

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   Melt butter in large sauce pot over medium heat. Add onion and slowly saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice and toss with onions and butter. Stir in wine; cook until wine is absorbed. Add water 4 ounces at a time, stirring often, until water is absorbed each time. Add enough water, cooking until rice is tender, stirring constantly near end of cooking time. Remove from heat and season with salt. Spread on baking sheet and refrigerate until cool.

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   Place a bowl of water, a bowl of the grated Smoked Cheddar cheese and the cooled rice on work surface. Wet palm of one hand so rice doesn't stick to it. Press 2 level tablespoons rice into circle on your palm. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese in the center and form the rice into a ball around the cheese. Balls should be about the size of a golf ball.

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   Place flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate bowls. Coat rice balls with flour, shaking off excess. Dip in eggs and then in breadcrumbs. Press breadcrumbs into sides of balls. Refrigerate until ready to fry and serve.

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   Final Preparation:

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   Heat oil in deep sauce pot to 350u00b0F. Place 4 or 5 rice balls in the oil at a time using tongs. Cook all sides of the arancini until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on absorbent towel. Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.