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Rice Croquettes Recipe

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As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like this tasty side dish - turn out to be very popular with my family. These croquettes are crisp and golden and add some fun to a simple dinner like roast chicken and salad. -Lucia Edwards, Cotati, California

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Rice Croquettes Recipe

Prep: 45 min. + cooling Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

45 15 60

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Canola oil
Additional fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfuls into logs. Roll in crumbs.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 16 croquettes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 177 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 452 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Rice Croquettes in Taste of Home February/March 1996, p27

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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by Potroast911

I liked these, but they were a lot of work and made a big mess of the deep fryer. My husband thought them bland so I won't be making them again.

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by stjohnisle

As a child I used to help my mom make these rice croquettes. The only difference is that she added cheddar cheese in addition to the parmesean which gave it a wonderful, cheesy flavor. She also deep fried them. I am so glad to have finally found the basic recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by ctmom05

I'm using this rice croquettes recipe as the basis for a side dish to go with a small pork tenderloin roast.

There was pork fried rice leftover from a previous dinner, so I took it out of the freezer to make the croquettes.

Tastes wonderful!

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2010 by 3dogday

I saw this recipe from Lucia in the Taste of Home magazine many years ago (around 12?). Anyway, I tried it and my family absolutely loved it. I have been making it ever since, and if you ask all 3 of my kids "what is your favorite thing your Mom makes for you", I quarantee the unanimous answer would be "rice croquettes". I have tons of recipes and honestly, if I had to choose my favorite staple, this would be it. I am surprised that nobody has rated it yet...please try it because it is an awesome recipe. Thanks, Lucia, for many years of these yummy croquettes...my kids thank you too!!