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Easy Leftover Rice Casserole
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.