Prosciutto & Asiago Rice Cakes With Pesto Aioli
These flavorful cakes make a great brunch bite.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs prepared basil pesto
- 3 cups cooked medium grain white rice
- 2/3 cup grated asiago cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto (Italian cured ham), chopped
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbs olive oil
Directions
- Combine mayonnaise and pesto in small bowl; refrigerate. Combine rice, cheese, eggs, prosciutto and pepper in large bowl and mix well. Shape into 20 patties, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute half the patties 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove from pan. Cook remaining patties, using additional oil, if needed. Serve with pesto aioli sauce.
Substitution Tip: Sun-dried tomato pesto may be substituted.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 119 (50%)
(21%)Total Fat 13g
(19%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(28%)Cholesterol 84mg
(25%)Sodium 591mg
(4%)Potassium 128mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(21%)Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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