Mayor Richard ( dick ) Caliguiri's Ricotta Cheese Ball |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 245 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a recipe of our late mayor of Pittsburgh, Pa. Ingredients:
3 lbs ricotta cheese |
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
seasoned bread crumbs (for dredging) |
vegetable oil (for frying) |
Directions:
1. Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well; chill for at least 4 hours.
2. Shape into 1 balls; roll in the additional bread crumbs.
3. Refrigerate at least another 1/2 hr.before cooking.
4. In a large skillet, saute the cheese balls over medium heat in vegetable oil until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve.
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