Coconut-Raisin Rice Pudding

Name: Coconut-Raisin Rice Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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."

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

Directions

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.