Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked risotto rice
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked risotto rice, mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Scoop a small amount of the mixture and roll it into a ball, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place the arancini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use slightly cooled risotto for easier shaping. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg