Hot Rice Cereal
Transform your leftover rice into a warm, comforting bowl of Hot Rice Cereal—a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for cozy mornings. With just a handful of pantry staples like milk, a touch of brown sugar, butter, and aromatic cinnamon, this creamy breakfast dish is ready in under 15 minutes. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility: customize with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or shredded coconut for added flavor and texture. Whether you prefer the hearty bite of brown rice or the silky smoothness of white rice, this wholesome cereal delivers a nourishing start to your day. Ideal for busy mornings or a weekend treat, this breakfast recipe is as simple as it is satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0 optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cooked rice, milk, and water. Stir to combine.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to bubble gently, about 5–7 minutes.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cereal thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 4
Taste the cereal and adjust the sweetness or spices if necessary.
Step 5
Spoon the hot rice cereal into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut.
Step 6
Serve warm and enjoy a cozy, nourishing breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (908.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 902.4 |
| Total Fat 18.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 50.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 705.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 164.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.1g | |
| Protein 19.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 133.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 395.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 659.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories