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
Combine rice, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce and mustard in large mixing bowl. Chill. Shape mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in crushed rice cereal.

Deep-fry in hot oil (350 degrees F) until golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.