RICE PUDDING

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins or cut-up dates
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (moderate).

Mix all ingredients together in a 2·quart bowl. Pour mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Set dish in a shallow pan holding 1 inch of hot water.

Bake 45 minutes, or until pudding is firm at edges. Serve warm or cold.

VARIATION:

BREAD PUDDING:
Use 2 cups cut-up dry cread (about 4 slices cut into 1/2-inch cubes) in place of rice. Increase evaporated Milk to 1 1/2 cups. Bake as directed.

Makes 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Plain and Fancy Recipes from Pet Milk Company, 1963

Category:  Desserts, Puddings, Gelatin
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