Spicy Jambalaya Arancini
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini features 4 crispy panko-breaded Creole risotto balls filled with diced smoked pork andouille sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, and melted Jack and Parmesan cheeses over warm spicy Creole marinara sauce. Priced at $13.50, the 4-ball order delivers 730 calories, 12g of protein, and 1,060mg of sodium with zero shrimp or shellfish.
How Many Rice Balls Come in Spicy Jambalaya Arancini?
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini (1 order (4 fried risotto balls + sauce, 240g)) costs $13.50 and provides 730 calories, 12g protein, 39g carbohydrates, and 59g fat per standard restaurant order.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini?
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini folds diced Louisiana smoked pork andouille sausage, sautéed bell peppers, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan into Creole-spiced Arborio risotto before rolling 4 spheres in Japanese panko crumbs and frying them golden.
- Creole-Spiced Arborio Risotto Creamy short-grain Italian Arborio rice simmered with Cajun stock, paprika & cayenne
- Smoked Pork Andouille Sausage Finely diced Louisiana-style smoked pork sausage folded into the risotto center
- Cajun Holy Trinity Vegetables Sautéed red and green bell peppers, caramelized yellow onions & diced celery
- Monterey Jack & Aged Parmesan Melted inside the warm rice core to bind each sphere and create a creamy pull
- Coarse Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs Rolled in egg wash and crisp panko wheat crumbs before frying at 350°F
- Spicy Creole Marinara Sauce 2 oz roasted tomato, garlic, butter & Cajun spice sauce pooled beneath the arancini
- Grated Parmesan Snow & Parsley Dusted over the 4 hot golden spheres with fresh chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- Roasted Garlic & Thyme Aromatics Infused into the Arborio rice base during slow batch cooking
Spicy Jambalaya Arancini Allergens
Spicy Jambalaya Arancini contains milk, egg, wheat, soy, gluten and is prepared in a shared commercial kitchen environment.
Spicy Jambalaya Arancini pre-rolls smoked pork andouille sausage, cheese, egg wash, and wheat panko crumbs into each sphere, permanently locking wheat, egg, and dairy food allergens into the dish. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, and soy cannot be prevented in shared commercial fryers and prep lines.
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 order (4 fried risotto balls + sauce, 240g)) provides 730 calories, 59g total fat, 39g carbohydrates, and 12g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini FAQs
01 Does Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini contain shrimp or shellfish? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini does not contain shrimp, crab, or any crustacean shellfish. Unlike the full-sized Cajun Jambalaya Pasta entree or New Orleans Cajun Shrimp, the Bites Spicy Jambalaya Arancini is crafted exclusively with diced smoked pork andouille sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, and cheese inside Creole-spiced Arborio rice.
02 Can you order Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini without sausage (vegetarian)? ▼
No, Spicy Jambalaya Arancini cannot be prepared vegetarian or pork-free because the finely diced smoked pork andouille sausage is folded directly into the Arborio risotto batch before the rice balls are hand-rolled and breaded. Vegetarian diners seeking a crispy $13.50 panko starter should order Crispy Fried Cheese.
03 How many rice balls come in Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini? ▼
Each $13.50 order of Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini includes 4 golden panko-crusted Cajun risotto balls served over warm spicy Creole marinara sauce. Each individual arancini ball contains 183 calories, 3g of protein, 9.8g of carbohydrates, and 14.8g of fat.
04 What is the difference between Spicy Jambalaya Arancini and regular Italian Fontina Arancini? ▼
Traditional Italian arancini uses white wine and saffron risotto stuffed with mozzarella and sweet peas, whereas Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini seasons the Arborio rice with Louisiana Creole spices, diced smoked andouille sausage, and sautéed bell peppers and onions.
05 Are Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini gluten-free? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini is not gluten-free because each Arborio risotto sphere is dredged in wheat flour, dipped in egg wash, rolled in Japanese wheat panko breadcrumbs, and cooked in shared commercial oil. Guests requiring wheat-free starters should choose dishes from the gluten-free menu.
06 How spicy is Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Jambalaya Arancini registers at a medium heat level (approximately 2,000 to 3,500 Scoville Heat Units) driven by cayenne pepper in the smoked andouille sausage and Creole seasoning in the rice and tomato sauce, balanced by melted Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses.
07 Can you reheat leftover Spicy Jambalaya Arancini in an air fryer? ▼
Yes, heating leftover Spicy Jambalaya Arancini in an air fryer at 370°F (188°C) for 4 to 5 minutes crisps the outer panko shell while warming the creamy Creole rice and cheese center all the way through.
