Cheesy Pizza Rice Muffins
These Cheesy Pizza Rice Muffins are an easy 30 minute weeknight dinner recipe for a family friendly finger food the kids will love dunking in pizza sauce!
Servings: 6
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
Pizza Rice Muffins
- 4 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounce bag pepperoni quartered*
- 2 Tablespoons onion flakes
- 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 4 eggs whisked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced olives OPTIONAL
Serving
- pizza sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix until well combined.*
- Divide the mixture evenly between 6 greased muffin cups. Press the mixture into the tins with the back of the spoons.
- Place the muffin tin on top of a baking sheet and bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes until they are lightly golden brown on the top.
- Remove from the oven and release from the pan by swiping a butter knife around the edges. Serve with warmed pizza sauce.
Notes
*Microwave the pepperoni in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute to remove some of the grease before adding to the other ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1571mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g