Risotto Pie From Leftovers Food

RISOTTO CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the leftover risotto, eggs, corn, bread crumbs, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix to combine well. Form into 12 balls about the size of a walnut, then flatten into patties and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the oil to a baking sheet lined with a brown bag or paper towels to drain the excess oil. Transfer to a serving tray and serve hot.

EASY RISOTTO CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. While the oil is heating up, set up a breading station with three shallow plates with flour in one, the beaten egg in another, and the bread crumbs in the third.
• Divide risotto into 4 separate but equal portions. Form each portion into a round shape and dip first in the flour, then dip in the egg, then dip last in the bread crumbs. Place each cake in the hot oil and shallow fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until browned and crispy.
• Serve hot as a main or side dish, anytime of the day for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

CHEESY RISOTTO CAKES IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a deep frying pan, and add the garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes over a medium heat, then add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, dried herbs, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, and leave it to bubble away while you prepare the risotto cakes.
• With clean hands, form your leftover risotto into burger shapes. The exact size doesn't matter, but I made 9 in total. If your warm hands have made the risotto soften, put them back in the fridge to firm up again (I didn't need to do this, but it will depend on how thick your risotto is).
• Combine the parmesan and breadcrumbs in a small dish, and roll each risotto cake in the mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
• Heat another dash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and place a few of the risotto cakes in the pan. You may need to cook them in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan - I cooked 3 at a time. Cook for a few minutes each side, until the coating is golden brown and crispy, and the risotto inside is piping hot.
• Serve the risotto cakes with the tomato sauce, topped with a little extra parmesan and some fresh parsley, if desired.

RISOTTO PIE FROM LEFTOVERS!

Steps:

• Mix cold risotto with all ingredients except breadcrumbs, and season to taste.
• Pour into well-buttered 9" round baking dish, top with crumbs, and bake at 350 until mixture is set and edges begin to brown and crisp.
• Cool, cut into wedges, and serve as a side dish. Good for breakfast, too!