Best-Ever Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 c. whole milk, divided
• 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 c. Jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Direction

1. Step 1In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 5 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2When milk is boiling, add rice and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and remaining ½ cup milk. Serve hot or chill in refrigerator and serve cold, with a sprinkle of cinnamon.