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Kittencal's Sausage & Feta Rice Balls

Created by KittenCal on September 14, 2011

2 1/2 cups dry white rice
1/2 pound Italian sausage meat (cooked/browned, cooled and finely crumbled OR can use ground beef)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 large eggs, well beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Step 1: Cook rice in a saucepan with 4 3/4 cups water until tender; cool to room temperature, then transfer to a large bowl.
Step 2: Mix in cooked sausage meat, onion powder, garlic powder, 2 eggs and the next 6 ingredients; using clean hands mix to combine then season with black pepper and salt to taste.
Step 3: Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Shape into about 1 1/2-inch balls or desired size.
Step 5: In a shallow bowl whisk 2 eggs.
Step 6: Place the dry breadcrumbs into another bowl
Step 7: Coat one ball into the egg allowing any excess to drip off then coat into the breadcrumbs, place onto a large plate then continue with all remaining balls (coat all the balls and place onto a plate before starting to fry them and at this point you may cover and refrigerate until ready to fry).
Step 8: Heat oil in a skillet about 3-inches in depth or a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (if using a fry pan to fry the balls in and depending on what oil you use to fry in you may want to change your oil halfway through).