Arepas de Arroz with Cheese | Easy Leftover Rice Arepas Recipe

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Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

About 2 cups of leftover rice
2 eggs
Mozzarella cheese or cheese of your choice
remember the amounts don’t have to be exact since this is meant to be to made from leftovers. You can add more salt if your rice wasn’t already seasoned enough. If you have less rice then only add one egg

Nutrition Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
210
Sugar
0.5g
Fat
10g

Instructions

1.In a food processor, add your leftover rice and two eggs and blend
2.Shred your cheese and mix in
3.Form into balls and flatten into a round circle
4.Add oil to your pan and fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy
5.That’s it! Enjoy 🔥
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Crispy Leftover Rice Arepas (Arepas de Arroz) 🍚🧀

210kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Don't throw away that leftover rice! Turn it into these incredibly crispy, cheesy rice cakes. A simple 3-ingredient hack for a delicious breakfast or snack.
Servings 2 people
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Latin Inspired

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Leftover Rice white or yellow rice works
  • 2 large eggs
  • Mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese handful or to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp Oil for frying
  • A pinch of salt if your rice wasn't seasoned

Method

  1. Blend: In a food processor, combine the leftover rice and the eggs. Blend until you have a thick, moldable paste.
  2. Add Cheese: Shred your cheese and fold it into the rice mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Shape: Scoop a small amount of the mixture and form it into a ball, then flatten it between your palms into a round disc.
  4. Fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the arepas on both sides until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve: Enjoy them warm while the cheese is still melty!

Nutrition

Serving2arepasCalories210kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein9gFat10gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol95mgSodium320mgFiber0.5gSugar0.5gCalcium150mgIron1.2mg

Notes

  • The Egg Ratio: If you have less than 2 cups of rice, only use one egg so the mixture doesn't become too liquid to shape.
  • Seasoning Hack: If your leftover rice was plain, add a pinch of garlic powder or sazon to the food processor for an extra kick!
  • Perfect Texture: Make sure your pan is hot before adding the arepas to ensure they get that signature crispy crust without soaking up too much oil.

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