Leftover Rice Breakfast
What do I do with all that leftover rice you ask? Why, make the most delicious leftover rice breakfast out there. That’s what you do.
Whenever I have leftover rice, especially my Spanish Rice or my Enchilada Rice, I make one of my favorite breakfasts. In fact, I look forward to this breakfast and make extra rice on purpose.
To fill in the back story, my family has this weird tradition of making Spanish Rice for Thanksgiving. It started with my mom not wanting to peel potatoes for the mashed potatoes. So, she decided to make Spanish Rice instead. 😂 It was actually so good that it remained an item on our Thanksgiving feast, even to this day.
I have included the link to my Enchilada Rice. The Spanish Rice that I talk about is actually the Enchilada Rice, minus the heavy cream and cheese.
In case you were wondering, I make both the Spanish Rice or Enchilada Rice and Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving. The rice has actually become one of my favorite leftover dishes.
Steps to one of my favorite breakfasts:
This is one of these rare occasions where I actually use a microwave. I scoop a generous portion of the rice on a heatproof plate and heat it until it is steaming hot and a little crispy on top. I can almost smell it as I type. I’m getting hungry!
Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan.
Crack three eggs in a small bowl and add them to the pan. Add as much salt and pepper as you like. Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are completely set.
Slide the eggs on top of the heated rice. The oil and butter make it easy for these eggs to slide right into our plate.
Top with a generous portion of Queso Fresco, or cheese of your choice. The Queso Fresco ever so slightly melts on the eggs. It has a clean and mild flavor that goes with a variety of dishes. It balances out the many delicious flavors of the Spanish or Enchilada Rice.
This is the type of hardy breakfast that will keep you all day. It’s also great for lunch or dinner.
Delicious Leftover Rice Breakfast!
Enjoy!
Leftover Rice Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cooked Spanish Rice or Enchilada Rice
- 1/2 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Oil
- 3 Eggs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Queso Fresco
Instructions
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Heat the rice in a microwave until steaming hot and a little crispy on top.
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Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan.
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Crack three eggs in a small bowl and add them to the pan. Add as much salt and pepper as you like. Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are completely set.
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Slide the eggs on top of the heated rice.
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Top with a generous portion of queso fresco, or cheese of your choice.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is for one breakfast. Multiply by the number of people serving.