Mini Rice Quiches

Mini Rice Quiches

Meal / Course: Appetizers, Snacks, Breakfast, Brunch
Rice Around the World: French
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Eggs, Vegetables
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy
Special Diets: Gluten-Free, Low-Fat

Servings: Makes 48 appetizers.

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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

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Preparation

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.

Note: 
*For a more festive appearance substitute a mixture of 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1/4 cup diced pimientos for chiles. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon mixture into every cup. Bake as directed.
USA Rice Federation