Lamb Rice Pudding

Not sure about how it got it's name but this recipe was one we used at Pioneer Valley hospital. When I was pregnant with Katie this was the only thing I ate. Still my favorite. It makes alot so I make it when I have milk I need to use up or use powdered milk.

1 cup long grain rice
1 cup sugar
8 cup of milk
Cook covered at a simmer till rice is tender about 50 minutes
Combine in a bowl and beat well:
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 c sugar
2 t vanilla
Add mixture to pan with cooked rice mixture. Cook until starts to boil, stir occasionally, over med- high heat. Remove from heat and chill 4 hours
serve with ground cinammon sprinkles