Brazilian Rice Croquettes with Sausage (Bolinho de Arroz com Salsicha)

Name: Brazilian Rice Croquettes with Sausage (Bolinho de Arroz com Salsicha)
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice; 2 large eggs; 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1⁄2 tsp. salt; 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup very fine breadcrumbs; 1 cup crumbled cooked sausage; 3 cups vegetable oil

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These irresistible croquettes are a great way to use up leftover rice.

Serves: 12Hands-on: 30 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 12

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
2 large eggs
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup very fine breadcrumbs
1 cup crumbled cooked sausage
3 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together rice, eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
Step 3
Form the rice mixture into walnut-size balls, and press a piece of sausage in the middle of each. Close rice mixture around the sausage and shape into a smooth ball. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs to coat.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a deep skillet or large heavy saucepan to 350°F. Fry the croquettes in the oil until golden brown. Drain the croquettes on paper towels and serve warm.