Cheddar-Rice Patties

[Guest guest]

I use my leftover rice for this dish

 

Mick

 

Cheddar-Rice Patties

 

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup minced onion

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 large egg whites

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

vegetable cooking spray

applesauce, optional

sour cream, optional

2 cups cooked rice

 

Combine rice, cheese, onion, flour, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Beat egg

whites with cream of tartar in small bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten

egg whites into rice mixture.

Coat large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.

Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons batter into skillet for each patty; push batter into

diamond shape using spatula. Cook patties, turning once, until golden brown on

both sides. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream. Serves 6.