Baked Italian Rice Balls
Jun 22, 2025 11:51 AM
These baked Italian rice balls are made with leftover rice or risotto, stuffed with mozzarella, rolled in breadcrumbs then baked until golden brown. This easy method for arancini requires no deep frying!
I love this easy no-fry recipe for baked Italian rice balls! I first had these as an appetizer at a friend’s house and loved them so much I recreated the recipe at home to serve as a main dish.
If you are familiar with Roman suppli al telefono, Sicilian arancini (Italian rice balls) are similar in that they are made with leftover rice wrapped around cheese and fried. This version skips the deep frying, though, and bakes them instead!
The result is baked rice balls that are not only easier to make but a slightly healthier alternative of the fried version, too!
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups leftover rice (you can also use leftover risotto)
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- ¾-1 cup parmigiano freshly grated
- 1-2 large eggs (depends on how moist the rice is)
Extras
- ¼-½ cup bread crumbs (more if needed)
- 1 small fresh mozzarella / fontina (cubed)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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