Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Oli spray a 2 or 3-quart casserole deep dish.

Step 3

Lightly whisk the eggs adding the vanilla in your casserole bowl and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium-sized saucepan add the rice, milk, cinnamon, sugar, salt, butter, (raisins if using).

Step 5

Place the heat a medium heat and reduce to a low simmer when it started to boil.

Step 6

Set the timer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Note: Watch carefully this mixture tends to boil over if the heat is too high.

Step 8

Slowly stir in the hot mixture into the egg mixture.

Step 9

Get the water bath ready for this casserole.

Step 10

Pour hot water into a deep baking pan around 1 inch of water and set this rice pudding casserole dish into the water bath.

Step 11

Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees hot oven until browned on top and edges.

Step 12

Serve with the suggestions above.