Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

A comforting, old-fashioned baked rice pudding with raisins and a hint of lemon, finished with a crunchy, buttery bread crumb topping.

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
2	Eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups	Milk
1/4 cup	Sugar
1 tablespoon	Soft Butter or Margarine
1 teaspoon	Vanilla
1/8 teaspoon	Salt
2 cups	Cooked Rice
1/3 cup	Raisins
1/2 teaspoon	Lemon Rind
1 teaspoon	Lemon Juice
For the Topping:
3 tablespoons	Soft Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons	Melted Butter or Margarine

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT for the topping ingredients (bread crumbs and melted butter).
3. Spoon the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the soft bread crumbs and the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
5. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the pudding.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set.

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Note

This is a classic baked rice pudding recipe that serves 4 to 6.

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