Side view of one Crispy Rice Cherry Bomb cut in half atop marinara sauce.

Crispy Rice Cherry Bomb

  • Servings
    6
  • Serving Size
    1 cherry bomb; 1 cup of marinara

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cherry peppers, drained, chopped
  • 1½ cups philly beef, cooked, chopped
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups risotto
  • 6 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 6 cups marinara sauce
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, stemmed, chopped
 

Directions

To make filling:

  • In a large bowl; combine cherry peppers, Philly Beef, and cheddar cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.

To make 1 cherry bomb:

  • Flatten ½ cup risotto into a disc shape; place ¼ cup cheese mixture in center of disc and form a ball around the filling.
  • Roll cherry bomb in panko bread crumbs, and cook in a deep fryer set to 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from oil and transfer to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cherry bomb reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

To make 1 portion:

  • In a bowl, pour 1 cup heated marinara sauce over 1 cherry bomb.
  • Top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan and 1 teaspoon parsley.