Foryoueats: Cheesy Italian Arancini Rice Balls

Ingredients

• Baked Risotto:
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 small onion , finely diced (white, yellow, brown)
• 1 1/2 cups risotto rice (arborio)
• 1/2 cup white wine (or substitute with broth/stock or water)
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
• 1 cup milk
• Rice Mixture:
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley , or 1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley (Note 1)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Pepper
• Coating:
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• Black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Cooking oil (I used vegetable oil)