Appetizer
Easy
Christmas pot croquettes
90 min
Healthy
Easy
Recipe of Special rice and cheese croquettes
Special rice and cheese croquettes are a delicious and resourceful way to transform leftover risotto into a crispy, creamy bite. This easy croquette recipe is perfect for those looking for an original appetizer or starter, ideal for using up ingredients and surprising guests. Unlike traditional bechamel croquettes, these are made with rice, giving them a unique texture and an intense melted cheese flavor.
The preparation is simple: mix the risotto with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, and paprika, shape into balls, and coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying. The result is golden, crispy croquettes with a soft, flavorful interior. They are perfect as a tapa, side dish, or even a main course if served with a salad.
This version is especially popular in Mediterranean cuisine, where rice and cheese are protagonists. Their versatility allows them to be adapted with different cheeses or extra spices to taste. Undoubtedly, a recipe that will delight both young and old, proving that waste-free cooking can be exquisite.
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
6
Calories
120 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Mix the leftover risotto, with the breadcrumbs, the egg, a minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika and the cheese.
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2
Form small balls.
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3
Pass the balls through flour, then through beaten egg and finally through breadcrumbs with paprika.
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4
Fry in plenty of hot oil.
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5
Serve with chopped parsley.
