MINI RICE QUICHE 
3 c. cooked rice
4 eggs, divided
1/2 c. real bacon bits
1 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) grated Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 c. diced pimentos
1/4 c. minced parsley
3/4 tsp. cumin
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles

Combine rice, 1 cup cheese and 2 eggs, slightly beaten. Press 1 tablespoon mixture in bottoms of 48 miniature muffin cups that have been sprayed with a non-stick spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Combine bacon, chiles, pimentos, parsley and remaining cheese. Spoon evenly over rice layer. Blend milk, seasonings and remaining eggs. Spoon evenly into each cup. Return to oven; bake 15 minutes or until set. Makes 48 appetizers.

 

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