Cheesy Broccoli Arancini
Molly Yeh
Updated Oct 25, 2016
An Italian fried risotto ball, made green with broccoli and cheese.
Cheesy Broccoli Arancini
- Prep Time 1 hr 30 min
- Total 3 hr 30 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 12
Ingredients
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1 bag (12 oz) broccoli & cheese sauce
- 1 egg

Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs
Instructions
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Step1In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to simmering.
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Step2In 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil. Cook onion and a pinch of salt in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent. Add rice and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook and stir until absorbed into rice. Add broth, 1 cup at a time, and stir constantly, until absorbed into rice. Add cheese; cook until melted. Add pepper and more salt to taste.
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Step3Cool in refrigerator at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
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Step4Heat 3 inches of oil in large pot over medium heat to 360°F.
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Step5While oil is heating, place 1 1/2 cups of the bread crumbs in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Microwave broccoli 5 minutes.
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Step6Mix egg and remaining 1 cup bread crumbs into rice mixture. Scoop into 3-inch balls, pressing small scoop of broccoli into center of each. Coat balls in bread crumbs, and fry in batches 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step7Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cool slightly, and serve.
Nutrition
547.3
Calories
45.5g
Total Fat
9.1g
Protein
23.5g
Total Carbohydrate
1.9g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 547.3
- Total Fat
- 45.5g
- 70%
- Saturated Fat
- 5.2g
- 26%
- Cholesterol
- 32.9mg
- 11%
- Sodium
- 606.9mg
- 25%
- Potassium
- 200.0mg
- 6%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 23.5g
- 8%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1.9g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 1.9g
- Protein
- 9.1g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin C
- 64.30%
- 64%
- Calcium
- 19.60%
- 20%
- Iron
- 8.80%
- 9%
Exchanges:
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