Ingredients

• 1 c. white rice (long grain)
• 2 1/2 c. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. raisins (optional)
• 1/2 to 2/3 c. sugar (to the sweetness you prefer)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. low-fat or fat-free milk (or enough to nearly cover rice)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put rice in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Add butter, salt and boiling water. Bake 35 minutes. Fluff with a fork and slowly add milk to almost cover rice. Add sugar and cinnamon. Stir. Return to oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: about 220 calories, 4 grams (g) of fat, 42 g carbohydrate, and 330 mg sodium