Praline Pumpkin Rice Pudding

By mangia_g2

Ingredients

• 12 oz can evaporated milk, divided
• 3 C cooked short or medium grain white rice
• 1 C canned pumpkin
• 3/4 C brown sugar, divided
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• salt
• 1 TB butter
• 2/3 C coarsley chopped pecans

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Reserve 2 TB evaporated milk; set aside for topping.

In heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining milk, cooked rice, pumpkin, 1/2 c brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stirring occasionally, cook 8-10 minutes or until pudding begins to thicken. Pour into 2 quart serving dish or individual dishes.

Topping:
Melt butter in heavy skillet on low. Add remaining sugar and milk; cook 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spoon over pudding. Serve at room temperature.