RITZ-Barbecue Pork Mini Rice Balls
Pulled barbecue pork, rice, cheddar cheese and RITZ Crackers combine to make a fried appetizer ball that explodes with flavor with the first bite.
Prep time30 min
Total time45min
ServingsMakes 10 servings, 2 rice balls and 1 Tbsp. sauce each.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup pulled pork with barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 32 RITZ Crackers, crushed, divided
- 3 eggs, divided
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups oil
- ⅔ cup barbecue sauce
Preparation
- Cook rice as directed on package; cool slightly.
- Spoon rice into large bowl. Add pulled pork, cheese, chili powder, 1 cup cracker crumbs and 1 beaten egg; mix just until blended.
- Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Shape pork mixture into 20 (1-inch) balls; place on prepared baking sheet.
- Beat remaining eggs in shallow dish until blended; set aside. Spoon flour into shallow dish, then spoon remaining cracker crumbs into separate shallow dish.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375°F.
- Roll rice balls, 1 at a time, in flour, then eggs, then cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat each ball with each ingredient. Return to baking sheet.
- Add rice balls, a few at a time, to hot oil; cook 1 to 2 min. or until golden brown. Remove rice balls from hot oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Serve with barbecue sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Take the time to savor the delicious flavor of these barbecue mini rice balls that can be included in a balance diet on occasion. - Substitute
Prepare using shredded cooked chicken with barbecue sauce. - Make Ahead
These savory rice balls can be cooked ahead of time. Cool completely, then refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. To reheat before serving, place rice balls in single layer on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 350°F oven 10 to 12 min. or until heated through.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 15g | |
| Saturated fat 4.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | |
| Sodium 450mg | |
| Carbohydrate 27g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 8g | |
| Added sugars 3g | |
| Protein 8g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 2 %DV |
