Inferno Rice Ring with Flaming Skull Salsa 🔥
A fiery, cheesy rice masterpiece with bold roasted pepper flames. Perfect for Halloween parties!
Equipment
- Bundt Pan
Ingredients
Main Ring
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice preferably day-old
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa or tomato sauce
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Flaming Salsa Center
- 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers drained
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Flame Garnish
- 3 fire-roasted red bell peppers whole or halved lengthwise
- Cilantro if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a 10-cup bundt pan generously and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, black beans, cheeses, salsa, eggs, diced red pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared bundt pan, pressing down to shape evenly. Smooth the top surface.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and the rice is firm.
- While baking, blend roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt until smooth to make the flaming salsa. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Allow the rice ring to cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter.
- Place the salsa in the center of the ring. Arrange roasted red peppers around the salsa to resemble flames.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Carbs: 45g
- Net Carbs: 40g
- Fats: 15g
- Protein: 14g
