Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is one of those dishes that you can have for breakfast or for dessert.  Both times, it's equally as satisfying.  Also, it's simple to make and it's not THAT unhealthy.  I decided to make this today b/c my girls went back to school and I was a bit sad to be all alone (I took the day off of work for back to school day) so I needed some comfort food.  Make this for yourself today and you will not be disappointed! 

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 Cups cooked Rice
- 2 Cups Milk, divided
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Tsp. Salt
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
- Raisins, Apples, Cinnamon, Nutmeg (all optional)

Directions:

1.  If you have leftover white rice, use it!  If not, cook it up and sit aside. 

2.  Combine your sugar, salt, 1 1/2 cups of the milk and your cooked rice in a deep saucepan and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

3.  While that's cooking, go ahead and beat your egg and add it and the vanilla in with your milk in your measuring cup.  That way, when it's time to add it to your rice mixture, it's ready to go!

4.  Once your rice pudding is beginning to thicken, add in the rest of your milk, egg, and vanilla.  Stir constantly!  You do not want that egg to scramble!  Also, if you plan on adding raisins or apples, now is that time for them.  Cook another 2 minutes or so, until nice and thick.

5.  Remove to a dish and either serve immediately or cool for later.

Here's the final product....

I garnished mine with some cinnamon swirled in and a hint of nutmeg.  It was warm and delicious with some coffee on the side.  Enjoy!!