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

Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.