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.