COCOA RICE PUDDING

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This creamy pudding has been a family favorite for 40 years. It's delicious with a dollop of whipped cream on top, but my husband-a true dairy farmer-just pours on more milk!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or additional milk

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring milk and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Stir together egg, sugars, cocoa and salt in a bowl; add a small amount of rice mixture to bowl and mix well. , Return all to saucepan along with butter and vanilla. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cover and let cool in a saucepan for 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream or milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.