Description
Baked Rice Cups are an irresistible blend of flavors and textures that make for the perfect snack or appetizer. These cheesy, veggie-filled delights are simple to whip up and can easily use up leftover rice. Each cup offers a satisfying crunch with a warm, savory filling that will have your guests reaching for seconds. Ideal for gatherings or meal prep, you can customize them based on your preferences. Get ready to impress with this versatile recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (bell peppers, spinach)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, eggs, cheese, vegetables, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Fill each muffin cup with the rice mixture and gently press down to form cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin; garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg