Creamy rice pudding

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1.5 cups cooked rice
3 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4  tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1 T butter
1 tsp vanilla extract


In a saucepan, combine the rice, 2.5 cups milk, sugar, and salt.  Cook over medium heat for 15-20 mins until thick and creamy.  Stir in spices.  Then stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg (temper first), and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.