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Baked Arancini Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice Mixture:
  2. Cook Arborio rice in chicken broth until al dente. Let it cool.
  3. Mix cooled rice with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
  4. Shape the Arancini Balls:
  5. Form balls of rice around a small cube of mozzarella.
  6. Compress the rice gently but firmly to hold the shape.
  7. Bread the Arancini:
  8. Beat eggs in a bowl.
  9. Dip each rice ball into the eggs, then roll in bread crumbs.
  10. Bake the Arancini:
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Place arancini on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  13. Brush with olive oil.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.