Recipe: Cinnamon Rice Pudding Mix

CINNAMON RICE PUDDING MIX

4 cups uncooked medium grain rice, divided use
2 cups sugar, divided use
8 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons salt, divided use
1 teaspoon ground vanilla, divided use

Place 1 cup rice in each of 4 zip-top plastic bags.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla in each of 4 separate zip-top plastic bags.

Makes 4 rice pudding mixes.

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Makes 6 servings

Combine in 2- to 3-quart saucepan:
1 cup of the uncooked rice
1 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional)

Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Add:
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1 bag of the sugar-spice mix

Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently. Remove from heat; remove cinnamon sticks.

Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and top with whipped cream, if desired.