Banana Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 1/2 cups whipped cream, divided
 * 2 medium bananas, chopped
 * 40 vanilla wafers
 * 8 maraschino cherries

Directions
Combine rice, milk, butter and salt in medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Add vanilla. Cool.

Fold in 1 cup whipped cream and bananas. Line dessert dishes with wafers. Spoon pudding over wafers. Top with remaining 1/2 cup whipped cream and cherries.