An easy (and cheesy) appetizer.
Ham and Cheese Fried Rice Balls
An easy (and cheesy) appetizer.
Ingredients
Ham and Cheese Fried Rice Balls
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 3/4 Cup ham chopped
- 3/4 Cup Corn kernels
- 3 cups white rice
- Salt to taste
- 3/4 Cup cheddar cheese cubed
- 3/4 Cup All-purpose cream Chilled
- 2 Egg beaten
- 2-3 cups Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko)
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté ham and corn for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add white rice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Combine ham and cheese fried rice and 3/4 cup chilled all-purpose cream in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Form into 1 1/2-inch balls using an ice cream scooper. Dredge rice balls in all-purpose flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in Japanese breadcrumbs. Chill for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F. Deep-fry rice balls in batches. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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