Goat Cheese Risotto Balls recipe

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Ingredients

1 (5.5 ounce) package dry risotto mix
4 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrition Info

53.5 calories
carbohydrate: 0.4 g
cholesterol: 9 mg
fat: 4.7 g
fiber: : -
protein: 2.5 g
saturatedFat: 2.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 60.3 mg
sugar: 0.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Prepare risotto according to package directions. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, until cooled.

  2. Roll risotto into 2 inch mounds. Place a marble-sized chunk of goat cheese on each mound. Press cheese chunks into mounds, then roll mounds around cheese, creating balls.

  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and cook the risotto balls, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Recipe Yield

10 servings

Recipe Note

Any kind of risotto will work when preparing these tasty fried risotto balls stuffed with goat cheese. Use a prepackaged mix, or leftovers. As an appetizer or entree, Goat Cheese Risotto Balls are a favorite.

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