The ‘Rice Muffin Casseroles’ is a recipe designed to use up leftover rice in a tasty way, but I won’t wait for leftovers to make them again. The magic of the oven, with good ingredients usually found at home, transformed the leftover rice into a complete and delicious main dish, served with boiled vegetables. This recipe can also use leftover rice in sauce. Plain rice, however, is perfect. Even overcooked rice used this way is not unpleasant on the palate. It’s hard to notice because the ingredients blend well to become something like a savory muffin. They are tasty and appealing, preferably eaten warm when they emit a delicious fragrance.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Rice
- 5 1/4 oz Asiago Cheese
- 3 1/2 oz Cooked Ham (Single slice)
- as needed Grana Padano (Grated)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 clove Garlic
- as needed Parsley
- as needed Breadcrumbs
- as needed Butter
Tools
- Muffin Tray
- Mold (or paper cups)
Preparation
Boil the rice until al dente in a pot with salted water for the time indicated on the package, usually 13/15 minutes from boiling. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
In a bowl, mix the rice with diced Asiago cheese and ham, some grated Grana Padano, the beaten eggs, and finely chopped garlic and parsley.
Butter a muffin pan and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Fill each cup with the rice mixture.
Flatten with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle more breadcrumbs and a small piece of butter on each casserole. Bake in a preheated fan oven at 536°F for about fifteen minutes.
Finally, serve the ‘Rice Muffin Casseroles’ hot, possibly with boiled and dressed vegetables like garlic, oil, and vinegar, such as chicory, escarole, or preferred options, two on each plate, with more surely requested for seconds :).
Rice Muffin Casseroles
Tips: For rice muffin casseroles, paper molds can be used if you don’t have the special tray.
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