Old Fashioned Glorified Rice

 Glorified Rice

This is one of our favorite side dishes to make, serve and eat, especially during the holiday season. Combine cooked rice with whipped cream and crushed pineapple, and you will have a delicious treat. 

However, Glorified Rice isn't just for holiday dinners. It is delicious any time of the year. Glorified Rice is like having dessert in the middle of a meal, or you can even serve it as a dessert. 

Ingredients

2 c. water (use the drained pineapple juice and water)
1 c. uncooked white rice
1/3 c. sugar (more or less depending on how sweet you want it to be)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 (15 oz) cans crushed pineapple, drained
6 maraschino cherries, cut into small pieces
1 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. whipped cream topping

Directions

In a sauce pan, pour the pineapple juice into a measuring cup.  Add enough water to make 2 cups.  Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the rice.  Stir. Bring the liquid to a boil, and cover the pot with a lid.  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Fluff the rice and place in a bowl.  Set aside to cool

When the rice is cool, add the sugar, vanilla, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries and miniature marshmallows.

Gently fold in the whipped cream topping. 

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes:

Sometimes I will add half a package or a whole package of instant vanilla pudding into the mix while adding the crushed pineapple. This gives it more flavor.