Description
Crispy, cheesy, and baked Baked Arancini, perfect Italian-inspired rice balls.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked risotto or short-grain rice, cooled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
Optional: marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix rice, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. Form 1.5-inch balls with the mixture.
4. Dip each ball in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Place on prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
Use different cheeses for varied flavors.
Add fresh herbs for extra taste.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
Freeze before baking for later convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg