Cheesy Rice Balls

Description
Makes approximately 3 dozen rice balls.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 egg, slightly beaten
 * 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
 * 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
 * 1/3 cup finely crushed crispy rice cereal
 * oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, Cheddar Cheese, salt, pepper, egg, worcestershire sauce and mustard in large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Chill.
 * 3) Shape mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
 * 4) Roll in crushed rice cereal.
 * 5) Deep-fry in hot oil (350 degrees F) until golden brown, about 1 minute.
 * 6) Drain on paper towels.
 * 7) Serve warm.