Appetizer for 12
Baked Arancini Balls
Seasoned risotto balls filled with cheese are coated in breadcrumbs and baked until crisp and firm.
Typical price
$0.69for 4 servings
$0.17 per serving$0.69 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.

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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Mix risotto, egg, grated cheese, and salt in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 12 balls and roll them in the panko and plain breadcrumbs.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and the centers reach 165 F.
Swaps
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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