Easy Stovetop Rice Pudding with Leftover Rice
Transform leftover cooked rice into a creamy, comforting stovetop dessert with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick and budget-friendly treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup cooked rice (leftover)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: ground cinnamon, raisins, fresh fruit
Instructions
- Combine milk, cooked rice, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle simmer. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve warm or chilled. Top with cinnamon, raisins, or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- For a richer pudding, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of some of the milk.
- If you prefer a thicker pudding, cook it a little longer, stirring constantly.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and is a budget-friendly dessert option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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