Mini Rice Quiches

Description
Makes 48 appetizers.

Ingredients

 * 2 1/4 cups cooked rice
 * 1 1/4 cups grated Swiss cheese, divided
 * 4 eggs, divided
 * 1/2 cup real Bacon bits
 * 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles*
 * 1 cup half and half
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions
Combine rice, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and 2 eggs, slightly beaten. Press 1 tablespoon mixture onto bottom and sides of 48 buttered miniature muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees 15 to 20 minutes, or until cups are lightly browned.

Spoon 1/2 teaspoon Bacon, 1/2 teaspoon chiles and remaining 1/2 cup cheese into every cup.

Blend half and half, cumin and remaining 2 eggs, slightly beaten; pour 1/2 tablespoon into every cup. Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until set.