Goat Cheese Risotto Balls

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Goat Cheese Risotto Balls). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Goat Cheese Risotto Balls

Ingredients

1 (5.5 ounce) package dry risotto mix

4 ounces goat cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

Bucket of Margaritas

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Goat Cheese Risotto Balls

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 53.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 0.4g

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 166.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Folate: 0.4mcg

Calcium: 33.8mg 3%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 3.3mg 1%

Potassium: 18.1mg 1%

Sodium: 60.3mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 42.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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