Serves: 4
Total Calories: 366

1 2/3 cups milk or half-and-half
3 eggs
1 cup white rice cooked
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon orange rind grated
dash salt
nutmeg Ground
water Boiling

Heat oven to 350°. Butter a deep 1-quart casserole.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until very hot but not boiling.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in rice, sugar, raisins, vanilla, orange extract, orange rind, and salt until blended. Stir in hot milk. Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Set casserole in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch or larger pan and place in oven. Fill larger pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 inch.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean. Carefully remove casserole from water cool on a wire rack.

Serve warm or cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 366
Calories from Fat: 39

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