Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Stir together rice, butter, 1 cup evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan, and cook, stirring often, over medium heat 20 minutes or until rice mixture is thick and creamy.

Place cherries in a small bowl; add boiling water to cover, and let stand 15 minutes. Drain.

Stir together egg and remaining evaporated milk until blended; gradually pour into hot rice mixture in pan, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and cherries. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Serve warm, or cover and chill at least 2 hours.

*1/2 cup raisins may be substituted.