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Rice Paper Meat & Cheese Bites

Recipe by Alberto Ugarte on InstagramAdded 8 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A quick, wholesome dinner that layers tender ground meat, melty cheddar, and sweet caramelized onion between soft rice paper sheets, finished with a fragrant sesame seed crust. The result is a satisfying bite‑size dish that’s both comforting and light.

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Method

  1. Hydrate rice paper in beaten egg until pliable.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice paper softens in the beaten egg and becomes pliable.

  2. Place hydrated rice paper into a glass mold.

  3. Add a layer of ground meat to the mold.

  4. Add a layer of cheddar cheese slices, then another sheet of rice paper.

  5. Spread caramelized onion over the rice paper, then add a final sheet of rice paper.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Caramelized onion sits between the rice paper layers.

  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

  7. Bake in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350°F (356°F) for 30 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Top turns crisp as the filling bakes through.

  8. Cut the baked dish into portions using a knife.

  9. Serve the portions on a bed of shredded green lettuce and drizzle with ketchup and a white creamy sauce.

Tips while you cook

Hydrate rice paper in egg
Mix the beaten egg with the rice paper until it becomes pliable before shaping.
Use a glass mold
Place the hydrated rice paper into a glass mold.
Bake the full 30 minutes
Cook at 180°C (356°F) for the entire 30‑minute bake time to set the crust.
Cut before serving on lettuce
Slice the baked dish into portions, then serve them on shredded lettuce with sauces.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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