Mini Rice Quiches

Description
Makes 48 appetizers.

Ingredients

 * 2¼ cups cooked rice
 * 1¼ cups grated Swiss cheese, divided
 * 4 eggs, divided
 * ½ cup real bacon bits
 * 1 x 4-ounce can diced green chiles
 * 1 cup half-and-half
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, ¾ cup Swiss cheese and 2 eggs, slightly beaten.
 * 2) Press 1 tablespoon mixture onto bottom and sides of 48 buttered miniature muffin cups.
 * 3) Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cups are lightly browned.
 * 4) Spoon ½ teaspoon bacon, ½ teaspoon chiles and remaining ½ cup cheese into every cup.
 * 5) Blend half-and-half, cumin and remaining 2 eggs, slightly beaten; pour ½ tablespoon into every cup.
 * 6) Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until set.