Mayor Richard ("dick") Caliguiri's Ricotta Cheese Ball

Submitted by Beve538

"This is a recipe of our late mayor of Pittsburgh, Pa. The recipe was posted in the Pittsburgh foods newsletter."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

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.