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Dinner for 9

Arancini Rice Balls

$7.57for 460 minServes 9

Creamy Parmesan rice balls hold mozzarella and salami, then bake in breadcrumbs until crisp and golden.

Arancini Rice Balls

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.20Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Wild, 9.75 oz$0.15/oz typical9.75 oz$1.46Typical price
Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical33 oz$2.32Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Pepperoni and salami, 2 oz$0.65/oz typical2 oz$1.30Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical1.75 oz$0.96Typical price
Mozzarella, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical6 oz$1.80Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Bread crumbs, 8 oz$0.14/oz typical8 oz$1.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown$17.03

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 60 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 9servings (the source says 24, which counts pieces)
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.89 per serving$7.57 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped salami
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (optional)
  • marinara sauce (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in rice, chicken stock, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Mix in parsley, salami, butter, and Parmesan, then cool the rice mixture for 10 minutes.
  4. Shape the rice into 24 balls, placing some mozzarella in the center of each ball.
  5. Coat each ball in flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat the oven to 425 F, arrange the balls on an oiled baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes until crisp.

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