This recipe is so simple and uncomplicated. I was hesitant at first to use regular oats vs. quick-cooking, but was told by an experienced baker that regular oats would be fine. I used the regular oats and I actually like them in the recipe better than quick-cooking oats. My 7 year old loves them!

Reviewed On: Nov. 29, 2009

I have tried other rice puddings in the past where you have to cook the rice first and those recipes take forever! However, this recipe was so simple and easy and took no time at all to make. I love eating rice with cinnamon, sugar and a pat of butter for breakfast or dinner, but wanted to put a 'spin' on an old favorite dish. I came on here to find a quick recipe that I could make in just a few minutes because I needed something in a hurry for my 6 year old to have for dinner. I followed the recipe almost to the letter, but decided to add nutmeg. I cooked the rice, milk and dry ingredients and at the very end of the cooking added 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. I tasted it, but discovered it was not sweet enough. I added a couple tablespoons of sugar (I have at least 3 - 4 cups of rice) and with the vanilla it is a taste treat to be savored, for sure. My usually picky daughter, who hasn't eaten rice since she was a baby loves it!

Reviewed On: Jun. 23, 2009