Delicious Leftover Rice Recipes for Every Occasion

Don’t let your leftover rice go to waste! This listicle is dedicated to transforming your leftover rice into delectable dishes that are perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a hearty dinner, these recipes will help you use up your leftover rice in the most delicious ways.

From crispy delights to comforting casseroles, get ready to explore a variety of flavors and cuisines through these creative and tasty rice recipes.

Crispy Rice

These crispy rice squares made from seasoned sushi rice offer a delightful crunch and are perfect for topping with your favorite sushi ingredients. Serve them as an elegant appetizer at your next party or enjoy them as a light snack.

Crispy Rice

Made with savory seasoned short-grain sushi rice, these crispy rice squares create a restaurant-style base for your favorite sushi toppings.

Check out this recipe

Leftover Rice Balls

Transform your leftover rice into these trendy Rice Balls, a hit recipe from TikTok that’s simple to make and delicious to eat. Fry them until golden and serve with soy sauce for a savory treat that everyone will love.

Leftover Rice Balls

Rice Balls, a delicious way to use Leftover rice by skillet frying into tiny rice balls and serving with soy sauce. Easy Viral TikTok Recipe!

Check out this recipe

Cold Rice Salad (Italian Style)

Experience the flavors of Italy with this cold rice salad, packed with fresh ingredients that make it a nourishing and refreshing meal. It’s perfect for hot days or as a light side dish at any gathering.

Cold Rice Salad (Italian Style)

Transport yourself to Italy with this flavorful cold rice salad recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients to fuel your day.

Check out this recipe

Easy Savory Rice Pancakes

These savory pancakes are a fantastic way to repurpose leftover rice and vegetables. They are easy to whip up, making a filling breakfast or a fun dinner option that’s sure to be a hit with all ages.

Easy Savory Rice Pancakes

These Rice Pancakes are a versatile, easy snack or meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. They’re a delicious, fun way to turn leftover rice and veggies into something everyone will love!

Check out this recipe

Gochujang Fried Rice

Kick up your fried rice game with this Gochujang Fried Rice recipe, where Korean chili paste brings a unique umami flavor to your leftover rice and vegetables. It’s a spicy, savory dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare.

Gochujang Fried Rice

Gochujang fried rice is the perfect recipe for using up leftover rice and veggies. Gochujang paste adds the perfect umami flavor.

Check out this recipe

Chicken Burrito

Pack leftover rice into these hearty chicken burritos for a perfect meal on the go. Filled with flavorsome ingredients like Mexican rice, refried beans, and cheddar cheese, they are ideal for freezing and reheating whenever you need a quick meal.

Chicken Burrito

Chicken Burrito is the PERFECT grab-and-go meal made with chicken breast, Mexican rice, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and seasoning, wrapped in a flour tortilla and frozen until you need it!

Check out this recipe

Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch

Create a comforting meal with this broccoli rice casserole that combines your leftover rice with broccoli, cheese, and optional chicken or ham. It’s a wholesome dish that’s easy to make and loved by families.

Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch

This broccoli rice casserole is an easy cheesy side dish made from scratch! Add in chicken or ham for a simple dinner that the whole family will love!

Check out this recipe

Iraqi Kubba Or Kibbeh – Rice and Potato Balls

These Iraqi Kubba or Kibbeh balls are a delicious way to use leftover rice and mince meat, offering a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine. They are filling, flavorful, and perfect for any meal or as a snack.

Iraqi Kubba Or Kibbeh – Rice and Potato balls filled with mince

These Rice and Potato balls filled with mince meat are Iraqi Kubba or Kibbeh, will not only use your leftover rice and mince beautifully.

Check out this recipe

Baked Rice Cups

Perfect for kids and adults alike, these baked rice cups incorporate leftover rice with healthy veggies. They are great for lunch boxes or as an after-school snack, providing a nutritious and tasty option.

Baked Rice Cups

Your kids will love these delicious baked rice cups! Using leftover rice and healthy veggies, these are perfect for the lunch box or an after-school snack!

Check out this recipe

Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

These Korean rice balls, known as Jumeokbap, are not only fun to make but also incredibly versatile. Customize them with your favorite ingredients for a delicious, portable meal or snack that utilizes leftover rice creatively.

Jumeokbap (Korean Rice Balls)

Fun to make and eat, these jumeokbap, or Korean rice balls, are versatile, customizable, and convenient! They are a delicious way to transform leftovers into a quick snack or meal.

Check out this recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This decadent casserole combines creamy rice, chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped with breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch. It’s a fantastic dish that can be made ahead and frozen for later use.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is made with creamy rice, diced or shredded chicken, ham, and melted Swiss cheese with breadcrumbs! It’s easy to make ahead of time and leftovers make a great freezer meal!

Check out this recipe

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad

Enjoy a vibrant Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad, packed with black beans, corn, and chicken. It’s a refreshing and filling meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or as a substantial lunch.

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad – a fresh summer salad loaded with black beans, chicken, corn and rice. Totally addicting and makes the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

Check out this recipe

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, wholesome veggies, and rice in a rich, creamy broth. It’s a nourishing soup that’s perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting meal.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup made with chicken, veggies, rice and a creamy broth. The rice cooks right in the soup giving it body & richness!

Check out this recipe

Spanish Rice And Beans

This vegetarian-friendly dish features Spanish rice and beans in a one-pot recipe that’s simple, tasty, and perfect as a main or a side. It’s a hearty and healthy option that appeals to everyone.

Spanish Rice And Beans

Spanish rice and beans, the perfect weeknight dinner for vegetarians & vegans. Also, a tasty side dish for meat-eaters! Easy & gluten-free 1-pot recipe.

Check out this recipe

Crispy Fried Rice Waffles

Reinvent your leftover rice with this unique recipe that turns it into crispy rice waffles. Using a waffle maker, you can create a fun and crunchy meal that’s perfect for experimenting with various toppings.

Crispy Fried Rice Waffles

If you love crispy rice, then say hello to the best way to reheat leftover fried rice! While you usually cook the rice over direct flame to create the crispy scorched layer on the bottom of the pot, this recipe from my cookbook Indulgent Eats at Home uses the waffle maker to easily make crispy rice with a fun presentation. It works even better when the rice is cold, so it makes reheating leftovers just as easy as using the microwave, but with the benefit of getting crispy rice.

Check out this recipe

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Go back to basics with this classic old-fashioned rice pudding. It’s a creamy, comforting dessert made with simple ingredients like milk, rice, and cinnamon, offering a sweet end to any meal.

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

This old-fashioned rice pudding recipe is creamy and delicious, cooked on the stove, with simple ingredients like milk, rice, and cinnamon.

Check out this recipe

Grandma Beulah’s Rice Pancakes Recipe Using Leftover Rice

Revive your grandmother’s kitchen magic with these delicious rice pancakes made from leftover rice. They are a delightful breakfast or dessert, bringing a touch of nostalgia and warmth to your table.

Grandma Beulah’s Rice Pancakes Recipe Using Leftover Rice

Got leftover rice? Make these delicious rice pancakes with my yummy rice pancakes recipe straight from my Grandma Beulah’s kitchen.

Check out this recipe

Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

For a quick and irresistible dessert, try this Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding. It’s easy to make and offers a rich, caramel flavor that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

An easy and quick dessert: Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding. You will love it.

Check out this recipe

Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake)

Dive into the world of Filipino desserts with Biko, a sticky rice cake made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar. It’s a simple, sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing.

Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake)

Biko is a Filipino dessert made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar. It’s an easy and simple homemade dessert that is popularly

Check out this recipe

A huge thank you to all the innovative recipe developers who have contributed their culinary talents, making it possible to transform leftover rice into these delightful dishes!