CHEF JEFF -- ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Breakfast Rice

This kids'-favorite recipe comes from a booklet called "Timeless Recipes with Minute Rice" that was published by General Foods in 1965.

Breakfast Rice

1 1/3 cups Minute Rice

2½ to 2¾ cups milk

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup chopped dates or raisins

Light cream, Log Cabin Syrup or brown sugar, additional toppings

Combine rice, milk, salt and dates or raisins in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is creamy. Serve with cream, syrup or brown sugar as desired.

Yield: Serves 4.

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