Cheddar Rice Fritters

Cheddar Rice Fritters
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Cheddar Rice Fritters a try. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 372 calories. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up milk, scallions, coarsely sharp cheddar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 hours.

Instructions

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Bring water and milk to a full boil in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook rice, undisturbed, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in cheese, butter, scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until cheese is melted. Cool, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, then stir in eggs until combined well. Stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl.
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Working in small batches, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of rice mixture into bread crumbs, rolling to coat and knocking off excess, then transfer to a tray.
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Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 365°F on thermometer, then fry fritters in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes per batch.
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Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 365°F between batches.
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·Rice and cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, and then covered.·Fritters can be fried 4 hours ahead and chilled, uncovered, until cooled completely, then covered. Reheat 1 inch apart in a large shallow baking pan, uncovered, in a 325°F oven until hot, 15 to 20 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In25 hrs
Servings10
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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