Rice Cups With Guacamole And Salsa

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy baked rice cups filled with creamy, fresh guacamole and zesty salsa
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Rice Cups With Guacamole And Salsa

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36 Calories: 504.9

Description

These bite-sized appetizers combine the comforting texture of baked rice with the vibrant freshness of homemade guacamole. The rice is mixed with shredded cheddar, cumin, and a hint of red pepper, then baked in mini-muffin tins until golden and crisp on the edges. Once cooled, each cup is filled with a rich mixture of mashed avocado, lime juice, cilantro, onion, and salsa, finished with a dollop of sour cream. The result is a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and spicy flavors. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a colorful side dish, these rice cups are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. They offer a fun twist on traditional nachos or dips, providing a satisfying crunch followed by a cool, refreshing bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Coat a 36-cup mini-muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the hot cooked rice, shredded cheddar cheese, ground cumin, ground red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Press the rice mixture firmly and evenly into each muffin cup, ensuring the sides are packed tightly to hold their shape.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the rice cups are golden brown on the edges and firm.
  5. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the rice cups cool to room temperature before removing them from the pan.
  6. While the rice cools, prepare the guacamole. Mash the ripe avocados with a fork in a medium bowl until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the lime juice over the mashed avocados to prevent browning.
  8. Stir in the finely minced cilantro, finely minced onion, prepared salsa, dairy sour cream, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Blend well until smooth.
  9. Spoon the guacamole mixture into each cooled rice cup, filling them to the top.
  10. Garnish each cup with a sprig of fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 504.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.7g34%
Saturated Fat 13.4g67%
Cholesterol 61.7mg21%
Sodium 5418.9mg226%
Total Carbohydrate 52.2g18%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 22.8g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, avocado, chicken, cheese, cilantro, cumin, dip, guacamole, lime, onion, party food, rice, salsa, sour cream, snack, vegetarian
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