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Breakfast in a Cup
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Breakfast in a Cup

12 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

673
Calories
33g
Protein
33g
Fat
61g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 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
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Directions

1

Combine rice, 3/4 cup cheese, and 2 eggs (slightly beaten) in large bowl. Press mixture equally into bottoms and sides of 12 greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.

2

Blend chiles, pimientos, cumin, salt, pepper, milk, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese and 2 eggs in small bowl; pour equally into cups. Sprinkle with paprika. Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until set.

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