Easy Leftover Rice Casserole

Name: Easy Leftover Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided); 3 tablespoons bread crumbs; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 large eggs; 1 small carrot (chopped); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; ¼-½ teaspoon salt; 1-2 dashes black pepper; 1 cup firm mozzarella/gruyere or fontina shredded; 4 ounces chopped cooked ham; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
497 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
Italian

Easy Leftover Rice Casserole

Gianna Palmer

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Rice pie is an easy casserole made with leftover rice, cheese, vegetables, and ham. It's topped with breadcrumbs and a great way to use up leftovers!

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Ingredients

Servings

¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 cups cooked rice
2 large eggs
1 small carrot (chopped)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
¼-½ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes black pepper
1 cup firm mozzarella/gruyere or fontina shredded
4 ounces chopped cooked ham
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Lightly grease and flour a 6 or 7 inch (15-18 cm) round cake pan or baking dish.
In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and the breadcrumbs. Set aside.
In a large bowl mix together the rice, eggs, ¼ cup parmesan, carrot, parsley, salt and pepper. Place half the mixture in the prepared pan and gently flatten and even out.
Sprinkle with the chopped ham, top with shredded cheese and ¼ cup of the grated parmesan cheese. Evenly place the remaining rice on top and top with the parmesan & breadcrumb mixture. Drizzle with the olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Instead of chopped carrots you can substitute with 1/2 cup peas (pre-boiled) or even chopped mushrooms.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 2 days. Or freeze in a freezer safe container. It will keep for up to a month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 1027mg (43%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2768IU (55%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 602mg (60%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	497kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	157mg	52%
Sodium	1027mg	43%
Potassium	184mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2768IU	55%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	602mg	60%
Iron	2mg	11%