SLOW-COOKER RICE PORRIDGE

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We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This not-too-sweet treat is a terrific way to finish a meal. Top it off with cherry or blueberry pie filling right before serving...or stir in a little amaretto. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
3 cups whole milk
2 cups half-and-half cream
Additional milk, optional
Cherry pie filling and toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

Brush the inside of a 5-qt. slow cooker with melted butter. Add rice, sugar, salt, milk and half and half; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high for 2 hours; stir. Cover and cook until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender, 30 minutes. , If desired, stir in additional milk and top with cherry pie filling and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.