Cheesy Rice Balls

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.