Rice Patties

Leftover rice is mixed with cheese, egg, and seasoning to make pan-fried patties that will have you planning for leftover rice in the future.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked rice
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a bowl.

Step 2

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

From rice mixture into 4 small patties.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.