Rice Patties

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This rice patty recipe is great for using leftover rice and meat.

Submitted by mis's recipes
Updated on November 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 small patties
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • ½ small onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Mix together cooked rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a large bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. From rice mixture into 4 small patties.

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

Recipe Tips

You can add about 2/3 cup of leftover meat, such as shredded beef, pork, chicken, or ground beef, and you can use whatever type of cheese you like.

Be careful when flipping the patties. They sometimes break but are still tasty.

70 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134 Calories
7g Fat
13g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 61mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.