SPANISH-STYLE BREAKFAST BAKE

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Where I live in Texas, there are a lot of Mexican and Spanish influences in the local cooking. This interesting combination of rice, chili sauce, eggs and green peppers really adds some punch to your breakfast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
12 large eggs
12 thinly sliced green pepper rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup bacon, tomato sauce and chili sauce. Pat firmly into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Using the back of a spoon, make twelve 2-in. wells in the rice mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes., Remove from the oven; break an egg into each well. Press a green pepper ring around each egg. , Cover and bake for another 30-35 minutes or until eggs reach desired doneness. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon; cover and let stand 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.