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.