Tasty Tuesday

I had never made homemade pudding before yesterday. I'm not even sure if I had ever eaten homemade pudding before. I whipped up a batch of chocolate pudding in honor of Brooks turning 5.5. I used the recipe from my Family Feasts from $75 a Week cookbook. It was super easy and I had everything in the pantry.

Today I made Rice Pudding (Ryan's favorite). I had tried to make rice pudding once in the past, but it was a flop. What I made today was not a flop. I think Ryan will love it! I have my eye on this pudding recipe to try next.

Yummy Creamy Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice ( for creamier pudding use short or medium grain rice)
• 2 cups milk, divided
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
2. Add rice and stir.
3. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. In another saucepan, combine the cooked rice, with 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt.
5. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins.
7. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
9. Serve warm.