Ingredients

  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup medium-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut up
  • 2 eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 pkt. SHAKE N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Method

  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • Bring broth and water to boil in large saucepan.
  • Stir in rice; cover.
  • Simmer on low heat 20 min.
  • or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain.
  • Return to skillet.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and peas; simmer 5 min.
  • or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove rice from heat.
  • Add butter; stir until melted.
  • Add 1 egg and cheeses; mix just until blended.
  • Divide into 12 portions.
  • Remove about 2/3 of 1 portion; shape into ball.
  • Make indentation in center of ball; fill with 1 heaping Tbsp.
  • meat mixture.
  • Cover with remaining 1/3 portion rice mixture; roll into ball.
  • Repeat to make 12 balls.
  • Beat remaining egg in small bowl.
  • Combine coating mix and remaining ingredients in separate small bowl.
  • Dip rice balls in egg, then roll in coating mixture until evenly coated.
  • Place on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 35 min.
  • or until done (160 degrees F).