Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked medium grain rice
 * 3 cups milk
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 1/4 cup butter
 * 2 cinnamon sticks
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * Ground cinnamon (optional)
 * whipped cream (optional)

Directions
Combine rice, milk, Sugar, butter and cinnamon sticks in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy (20 to 25 minutes), stirring frequently. Remove from heat; remove cinnamon and stir in vanilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with whipped cream, if desired.