HOMEMADE OLD-FASHIONED CINNAMON RICE PUDDING MIX

Homemade Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rice Pudding MIX image

Provided by Amy Alusa

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

YOU'LL NEED:
4 c uncooked medium grain rice, divided
2 c granulated sugar, divided
8 cinnamon sticks
2 tsp teaspoons salt, divided
1 tsp ground vanilla, divided
4 jars and 4 ziploc bags or 8 small zip-lock bags
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE 4 PACKAGES OF MIX
1 c rice into each container
1/2 c granulated sugar the second baggie for each mix
2 cinnamon sticks in the second baggie for each mix
1/2 tsp salt in the second baggie for each mix
1/4 tsp ground vanilla in the second baggie for each mix
TO USE THE MIX:
1 3/4 c water
1/4 c and 1 tablespoon butter, divided
3 c milk
1 sugar and spice mix

Steps:

1. TO USE THE MIX: Combine 1 cup rice, 1-3/4 cups water, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional) in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. 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 and 1 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. Makes 6 servings.
2. Nutrition - Each serving provides: 312 calories 6 grams protein 11 grams fat 48 grams carbohydrate 0 grams dietary fiber 31 milligrams cholesterol 340 milligrams sodium. Courtesy of USA Rice Federation.
3. This recipe comes from: http://www.budget101.com/pudding-mixes/cinnamon-rice-pudding-mix-1440.html