Cinnamon Rice Pudding

3 cups cooked medium grain rice
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)

Combine rice, milk, sugar, butter and cinnamon sticks in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently.

Remove from heat; remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and top with whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Source: USA Rice Federation