Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

• 1/2 cup white rice
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and sugar.
3. Stir in the rice, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish. Do not cover.
5. If desired, add raisins and a dash of nutmeg.
6. Bake for 2 hours, stirring frequently during the first hour.

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