COCONUT-RAISIN RICE PUDDING

Coconut-Raisin Rice Pudding image

In Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Debbie Skaggas warms up winter nights with this old-fashioned dessert. "My husband likes this dish served warm or cold," she shares. "it's a good way to use up extra rice."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
3 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Place butter in 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Stir in the rice and raisins. Transfer to prepared baking dish. bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30 minutes; sprinkle with coconut. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.