Breakfast in a Cup

Description
Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Cheddar or American cheese, divided
 * 4 eggs, divided
 * 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
 * 1 2-ounce jar diced pimientos, drained
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/3 cup milk
 * 1/2 to 1 teaspoon paprika for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, 3/4 cup cheese, and 2 eggs (slightly beaten) in large bowl.
 * 2) Press mixture equally into bottoms and sides of 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
 * 3) Blend chiles, pimientos, cumin, salt, pepper, milk, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese and 2 eggs in small bowl; pour equally into cups.
 * 4) Sprinkle with paprika. Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until set.