Baked Arancini Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Baked Arancini at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These crispy, golden brown rice balls are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 arancini balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture:
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Arancini Balls:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed)
Breading:
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: Cook Arborio rice in chicken broth until al dente. Let it cool.
- Mix cooled rice with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Shape the Arancini Balls: Form balls of rice around a small cube of mozzarella. Compress the rice gently but firmly to hold the shape.
- Bread the Arancini: Beat eggs in a bowl. Dip each rice ball into the eggs, then roll in bread crumbs.
- Bake the Arancini: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place arancini on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- You can also deep fry the arancini for a more indulgent version.
- Experiment with different cheeses or add in some cooked ground meat for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arancini ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Arancini, Arancini Recipe, Rice Balls, Italian Appetizer
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