Today’s Tasty Pick: Cheesy Rice Crust Pie (No Pastry)

Happy Monday, fam!

Welcome to our daily food meeting and now that I’m here, we can finally start. No wasting time!

Today’s special is: Cheesy Rice Crust Pie (No Pastry).

So this morning, like always, I followed our house rule: we try something new with food every day. I was thinking about how much I love pie, but I did not want to use pastry. Then it hit me—rice! Simple, right?

I won’t lie, I was a bit nervous. I have never made anything like this before, and in this economy, we cannot just be wasting food like that. But by God’s grace, it turned out so good!

Just by looking at the picture, the pie is already calling your name.

Now let me tell you why this pie is DIFFERENT:

*It is not bread, not wraps, not pasta — totally new base
*Rice becomes slightly crispy outside, soft inside
*Sliceable like a pie (fun + neat)
*It is comfort food but still unique

With that being said fam, let me show you how to make it step by step!

How to make Cheesy Rice Crust Pie (No Pastry)

Ingredients:
Base:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup grated cheese
• Pinch of salt & pepper

Filling:

• ½ cup minced beef (or shredded meat)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper

Top:

• ½ cup grated cheese

Method:

1. Make the rice base:
   In a bowl, mix:
   *Cooked Rice
   *Egg
   *Cheese
   *Salt & Pepper
   Press this mixture into a greased baking dish, forming a base and slightly up the sides.
2. Pre-bake: Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes so it firms up slightly.
3. Prepare the filling: Cook the mince in a pan until browned.
   Add:
   *Cream Cheese
   *Tomato Sauce
   *Garlic Powder
   *Salt & Pepper
   Mix until creamy and well combined.
4. Assemble: Spread the filling over the rice base. Top with grated cheese.
5. Bake again: Bake for another 15–20 minutes until the top is golden.
6. Slice & serve: Let it cool slightly, then slice like a pie.
   
   Extra tip:
   *Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before cutting so it holds shape perfectly
   
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