1 (15 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. instant rice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix
2 c. milk
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/3 c. chopped pecans
Whipped cream (opt.)

Drain pineapple and reserve 3/4 cup pineapple juice. Bring the juice to a boil, stir in instant rice. Simmer 2 minutes, remove from heat. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.

Prepare pudding mix according to package directions. Fold marshmallows into hot pudding. Add pineapple, pecans and rice. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Makes 6, 1 cup servings.