" This is a wonderful recipe for anytime! Garnish with whipped cream, if desired. "

1	(15 oz.) can	crushed pineapple, juice reserved
1/2	cup	instant rice
1	(3.12 ounce) package	cook and serve vanilla pudding
2	cups	milk (may use Low Fat (1% or 2%)
1/2	cup	miniature marshmallows
1/3	cup	chopped pecans

• Bring 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in instant rice and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let steam, 5 minutes.
• Prepare pudding mix with milk according to package directions. Fold marshmallows into hot pudding. Stir in pineapple, pecans and rice mixture. Chill until serving.
• Makes 6 servings