Southern Rice Pudding

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

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   In a 2-quart bowl, beat eggs until foamy.

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   Slowly add sugar and continue beating until sugar is dissolved.

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   While stirring, add vanilla to milk, then pour mixture over eggs and sugar.

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   Be sure to stir well to mix all of the ingredients.

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   Add the cooled rice.

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   Be sure there are no lumps in the mixture.

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   Stir to continue mixing.

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   Add raisins (optional). Top with pats of butter around edge and middle so that it will melt evenly.

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    Bake in heated oven for 40 minutes until mixture is a light brown and bubbly on top.

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    Remove from oven and allow to cool.

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    Serve with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

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