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About the Recipe: These appetizers are coated with a crunchy crust, covering cheese-filled rice. They can be filled with lamb or other meats such as sausage and combined with melting bits of cheese. This appetizer can also be filled with a larger cheese center without the meat, which will turn into a soft meltaway center. An Italian dipping sauce is a delicious side to offer with this appetizer.
Recipe Inspired by Cathy Mantuano and Tony Mantuano, “Wine Bar Food” book.
Cook’s Note: The original recipe used ground lamb, which had a very mild flavor. I like using hot Italian ground sausage for a brighter flavor note. You could also use pepper jack cheese in place of the mozzarella if you enjoy spicy food.
To Serve: When cool enough to handle after about 3 minutes, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with crushed Italian seasoned tomato sauce on the side.
Yield: about 20
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Stuffed Arancini Rice Balls
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