Mexican Cinnamon Rice
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico with this comforting and creamy Mexican Cinnamon Rice recipe. Perfectly balanced between sweet and aromatic, this dish combines tender white rice simmered with a fragrant cinnamon stick and enriched with a luscious blend of milk and sweetened condensed milk. The addition of vanilla extract enhances its warm, dessert-like flavor, while a sprinkle of ground cinnamon provides the perfect finishing touch. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile treat can be served warm or chilled as a delightful dessert or an indulgent side dish. Whether you’re recreating a traditional Mexican meal or simply craving a cozy, cinnamon-infused comfort food, this recipe is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Remove the cinnamon stick and add the milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10–15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes creamy. Taste and add sugar if desired for extra sweetness.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes to further thicken.
Spoon the Mexican Cinnamon Rice into serving bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon as a garnish.
Serve warm or chilled as a dessert or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1126 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
