Cheesy Rice Balls

Ingredients:



2 eggs, beaten

2 cups rice, cooked

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried basal

vegetable oil







Preparation:



In a bowl, combine eggs and rice, mixing together with your hands. Take about a teaspoon of the mixture and place one cube of cheese on top. Next take another teaspoon of the mixture and place over the cheese. Then roll into a ball with cheese cube in the center. Roll balls in breadcrumbs and place in the fridgefor 1 to 2 hours.

Heat oil and deep fry rice balls fr 1 to 2 minutes until golen. Drain on paper towel and let cool. Serve as a snack or party appetizer with a dip such as Ranch dressing or pasta sauce.