Bacon-Wrapped Sushi

Steps

• 1

  Lay out bacon on a sheet pan and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Bacon should be cooked, but not crispy. Remove bacon and let drain on a paper towel to pull off the grease.

  
• 2

  In a medium pan, add rice, water, and tomatoes. Bring to simmer and cook, covered, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Add spices and season with salt and pepper.

  
• 3

  When bacon is cool, lay strips out on some foil so that they strips slightly overlap one another.

  
• 4

  Add a thin layer of spanish rice to the bacon, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges of the bacon. You won't use all the rice. Sprinkle rice with grated cheese.

  
• 5

  Use foil to carefully roll bacon into a tight tube around rice. Work slowly and be careful not to rip the bacon exterior.

  
• 6

  Once the bacon is rolled tightly, transfer back to the baking sheet. It's easiest to just lift if using the foil. Bake bacon sushi at 350°F for another 15-20 minutes until bacon is very crispy.

  
• 7

  Let cool for a few minutes and slice into 8-10 pieces.

  
• 8

  Serve large bacon sushis with chopped cucumbers or other crispy veggies.