Country Rice Pudding

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup short-grain rice
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2  teaspoons Bourbon
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

• Cinnamon Sugar

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan combine the milk, rice, sugar, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer , uncovered, until rice is tender and mixture begins to thicken, about 20 - 25 minutes, skimming any foam that may come to the surface. Stir in the egg and cook 2 minutes longer.
3. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon and vanilla extract. Chill before serving.
4. Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar before serving.
5. CINNAMON SUGAR: Combine cinnamon and sugar and store in a tightly covered bowl.