If You Make It…They Will Come

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Happy November Everyone! Yes, it’s November already; can you believe it? Please don’t tell me you’re one of those people that’s done with all your Christmas shopping. I probably won’t be finished until the last minute, but I refuse to be out shopping Christmas Eve, I have too much baking and cooking to do.

Yep, ’tis the season for shopping, baking, and EATING. Thanksgiving then Christmas, retailers aren’t the only ones looking to get lucky either. All those fitness clubs, spas, and weight loss centers are lurking, just waiting to say, I told you so. LOL.

What I wanna know is, why do have to wait ‘til Thanksgiving and Christmas for all the really GOOD STUFF? Have you been to the grocery store lately? Well, don’t go if you’re hungry. You’ll end up with more than you can fit in your car. The store shelves are overflowing into the aisles. Not just with regularly purchased staples, but items you usually only see this time of year. Thanksgiving must be the time of year when the food manufacturers debut all their new creations too.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, for years I thought everybody had the same traditional Thanksgiving meal I did, Turkey and Cornbread Dressing. Not! It wasn’t until I visited family during the holidays in Louisiana that I realized this. A typical Thanksgiving Dinner in Southern Louisiana might consist of Rice Dressing and Turducken. Okay, I saw that coming…it’s a Chicken stuffed in a Duck stuffed in a Turkey. They’re very good, you can actually order one from www.cajungrocer.com. What does your traditional holiday meal consist of?

Okay everybody get your paper and pencils out we’re going to have a Pop Quiz. WAIT, I’m joking. LOL. Seriously though, initialize you printer, or get your paper and pen ready; you’re not gonna wanna miss this. This recipe I am about to share with you is one of my most prized, excluding old family recipes. When my family and friends find out I’m whipping up a batch of these babies, the doorbell starts ringing. Scouts Honor.

These appetizer balls grace the buffet table at all of our family holiday meals. If you miss them your first trip around, you’re S.O.L. (So-outta-Luck), there won’t be any left when you go back for seconds. I’ve even caught my sister wrapping some in a napkin and stuffing in her purse to take home. True Story! BTW, I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, thank you Cindy, we all do. LOL.

Rice Balls

1/4 Cup Margarine
1/3 Cup Flour
1 - Cup Milk
1 - Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Paprika
1- Teaspoon Sage
1- Teaspoon Onion Powder

4 - Servings Instant Rice, cooked, (about 4 cups)
1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I use 2% sharp)
1 - Small Jar Pimentos, drained

2 - 3 Eggs, beaten
Kellogg’s Corn Flake Crumbs, about 2-3 cups, (not bread crumbs, usually found on the same aisle)

Combine rice, cheese, and pimentos in a large bowl, mix and set aside. In saucepan combine margarine, flour, milk, salt, paprika, sage, and onion powder, heat and stir over medium-high heat until thick. Pour over rice mixture and mix until well blended. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to cook, form rice mixture into balls, (about 1 ¼ - inch), dip in beaten egg and roll in corn flake crumbs. Deep fry until golden brown; don’t let them get too brown, and be sure to use fresh, clean oil, not previously used. Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite salsa

Ding-Dong! Ooops, there goes the doorbell now…see what I mean. Hehehehe.

Bon Appetite
The Backseat Gourmet

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