Cheesy rice balls

Arancini are crisp on the outside with a creamy, cheesy center. Learn how to make classic Italian Arancini rice balls, loved by all ages!

Arancini balls make a great side dish or appetizer. They are filled w/ rice & cheese and fried until crisp. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

In Italian, these are called “arancini,” and our good friend Chef Tony makes these for special occasions – Easter, Christmas, birthdays, you name it. Although there’s some work involved in making them, these Italian appetizers are well worth it. You can make these larger if you want to serve them as a main course, and you can even start with cooked, leftover rice like his Mom used to. Plus, the cheesy center is a tasty surprise!

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These delicious rice balls are easy to make and better for you because they are not fried in oil. Add it to your leftover rice recipes for a meal or snack.

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Arancini are Italian rice balls made with risotto. They have an incredibly crispy texture on the outside and perfectly creamy filling inside!

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