Pepper Cheese Rice Balls

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup shredded Monterey jack Cheese with jalapeno peppers
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
 * 1/3 cup finely crushed crisp rice cereal
 * vegetable oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

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