Too Simple Baked Eggnog Rice Pudding

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16

Too Simple Baked Eggnog Rice Pudding - A Festive Treat with Creamy Goodness

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups cooked white rice
	1 quart prepared eggnog ( I used reduced fat )
	raisins ( I used both ) or craisins ( I used both )
	cinnamon and nutmeg
	cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

32g

Fat

13g

Too Simple Baked Eggnog Rice Pudding is a festive dessert that's perfect for celebrating holidays or special occasions. The recipe uses only a few ingredients and is incredibly easy to make, making it a favorite among home cooks. The creamy texture and rich flavor make it a crowd-pleaser, and it can be served either warm or chilled. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover cooked rice and eggnog, and can be customized with different garnishes such as whipped cream, caramel sauce, or chopped nuts.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
2.	In a bowl, mix together cooked white rice, prepared eggnog, raisins or craisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3.	Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
4.	Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set. Let cool.
5.	Serve warm or chilled, and sprinkle with additional cinnamon or nutmeg on top if desired.

PROS

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and involves minimal prep work.

It’s a perfect festive treat for holidays or special occasions, and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

The creamy texture and rich flavor make it a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This recipe is heavy in calories and fat due to the generous amount of eggnog used.

It’s not recommended for regular consumption in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, some studies suggest that nutmeg may have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.
However, given the small quantity of nuts used in this recipe, it’s unlikely to have much impact on overall health.