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

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

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• 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.