Pizza Rice Balls - Eating With Zion

Ingredients

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• Minimal ingredients – Just rice, sauce, and cheese!
• Perfect for kids – Soft, cheesy, and bite-sized for little hands.
• No food waste – The tastiest way to use up leftover rice.
• Quick to make – Ready in less than 15 minutes.
• White rice (long-grain, short-grain, or jasmine) – Mild flavor, classic texture.
• Basmati or jasmine rice – Works great, but you might have to use a little extra marinara sauce to hold the balls together.
• Sushi rice or sticky rice – Holds together well, great for compact, sturdy balls.
• If your rice balls aren’t holding together well, try adding 3 tablespoons marinara sauce instead of 2 . You can also wet your hands a little when forming the balls to help keep them together.
• Always scoop with a tablespoon, press the mixture together in your hand , and then roll into balls—this helps them stay firm.
• You can easily double the recipe : use 2 cups rice → 4 cups, 2–3 tbsp sauce → 6 tbsp, ½ cup cheese → 1 cup.
• Always bake on parchment paper so they don’t stick.
• Spray with oil before baking for a golden, slightly crispy exterior.
• A fun after-school snack for kids
• A lunchbox addition (pack with a little container of sauce)
• A party appetizer everyone will love
• A creative side dish with soup or salad
• Use brown rice for extra fiber.
• Swap mozzarella for cheddar, provolone, or vegan cheese .
• Add diced pepperoni, ham, or cooked chopped broccoli into the mixture for more flavor.