Baked Rice Cake with Ham and Cheese - Legendary Recipes %

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 large eggs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 oz. thinly shaved cooked ham
• 6 oz. thinly sliced fresh mozzarella