Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes
These rice patties turn leftover cooked rice into crisp, golden-edged cakes filled with chopped onion, melted Cheddar, garlic, and fresh parsley. Red pepper flakes and black pepper add gentle heat, making them a flavorful vegetarian side dish for weeknight meals or a satisfying way to repurpose extra rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 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
Form the rice mixture into 4 small patties.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Calories 280.46 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.77 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 38.26 g 14%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.59 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 73.52 mg High 25%
- Sodium 122.03 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 121.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 18.44 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 280.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 280.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes healthy?
- Crispy Cheddar Rice Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 280.46 calories and 8.77 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 122.03 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.59 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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