Easy Rice Pudding Using Leftover Cooked Rice

Easy Rice Pudding Using Leftover Cooked Rice

from lifecurrentsblog.com
35 min
4 servings

Easy Rice Pudding using leftover cooked rice and milk is so comforting and homey, and it’s the perfect way to use up that leftover rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups milk (use your favorite dairy or plant-based)
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan heat the rice, milk, sugar, salt, and butter over medium heat. Stir until the milk begins to simmer, with small bubbles around the edges.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir.

  3. 3

    Cook until the rice pudding is thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.

  4. 4

    Serve the rice pudding warm or transfer it to the refrigerator. It will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for several days.