Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Rice Balls with Cheese: Perfect for Kids’ Snacks & Lunches!
Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas for Holidays, Hearty Snacks, Special Lunchbox Treats: Bacon-Wrapped Rice Balls with Cheese
Introducing rice balls wrapped in savory bacon and filled with delicious cheese, a guaranteed hit with children! Their charming shape, coupled with the salty bacon and creamy cheese, creates an irresistible flavor you won’t forget. They are also incredibly easy to make, making them a perfect option for busy mornings or picnic lunches. Gift your child a delightful culinary memory on a special day!
Key Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm rice (approx. 200g)
- 3 slices of cheese
- 12 slices of thick-cut bacon
- Flavor Enhancers
- 1/3 Tbsp salt (approx. 3g)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (approx. 10g)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 5ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the warm rice. In a bowl, combine 1 bowl of warm rice with the seasoning ingredients: 1/3 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil. Gently mix with a spatula or spoon, being careful not to mash the rice grains, until everything is evenly combined. Ensuring each grain of rice is seasoned is key for the best flavor.
Step 2
Next, prepare the cheese. Cut each slice of cheese into 4 equal pieces. Cutting the cheese this way ensures the right amount for wrapping with bacon and helps maintain a neat shape.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to assemble the rice balls. Lay one slice of bacon flat on a clean surface. Place one quartered piece of cheese onto the bacon. Then, add about 1 Tbsp of the seasoned rice (not too much) on top of the cheese. Shape the rice into a small, elongated triangle before placing it.
Step 4
Carefully fold the bottom of the bacon over the rice and cheese, then roll it up tightly to form a triangular shape. Ensure the bacon is wrapped snugly to prevent it from unraveling. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients to create 12 identical bacon-wrapped rice balls.
Step 5
This is the final step. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Place the bacon-wrapped rice balls seam-side down first, so the end of the bacon touches the pan. This helps seal the bacon and prevents it from opening. Cook all sides until golden brown and the bacon is slightly crispy, infusing it with delicious flavor. Your delightful bacon-wrapped rice balls are now ready to be enjoyed! They taste best served warm.
