Baked Rice Pudding

Brenda V.

 from Mormon Cooking-Authentic Recipes

6 servings

2 cups milk

½ cup regular rice

½ cup raisins

 In heavy 2 quart saucepan, bring to boil the above ingredients.  Reduce heat.  Cover, cook over very low heat until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat.  Stir in ¼ cup butter or margarine until melted.

In bowl combine:             2 cups milk

3 beaten eggs

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon salt

Gradually stir rice mixture into egg mixture.

Pour into 10 x 6 x 2 inch baking dish.  Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.  Stir, sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Bake until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, about 20 minutes more.  Serve warm or chilled with cream or just plain is great!