Rice Pudding

Rice pudding in Mazatlan is very different from the recipe I've always used. Traditional Mexican rice pudding is nearly all liquid, with only a few grains of rice. This is a recipe for traditional Minnesota rice pudding ~ thick and creamy. It is my favorite comfort food.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 1 quart casserole dish.

Combine in a medium saucepan and heat just to boiling:
1/2 cup white rice
2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup raisins

Add and simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Cook until rice in tender, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly.

Pour into buttered casserole dish and add:
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoons vanilla

Sprinkle with:
cinnamon sugar

Bake at 350 degrees, about 30-45 minutes or until set.