You will Need:

·        6 eggs

·        ¼ cup sugar

·        ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

·        4 cups milk

·        1 teaspoon vanilla

·        ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

·        ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

·        Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

·        In a large saucepan beat the eggs.

·        Add the sugar and salt (optional) and beat mixture well

·        Stir in 2 cups of milk.

·        Cover the saucepan and place over low heat, stir constantly

·        Remove from heat when mixture is thick ( thick mixture will coat a metal spoon with a thin film)

·        Stir in remaining 2 cups of milk

·        Stir in the vanilla

·        Cover and refrigerate overnight

Note: Serve garnished with whipped cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

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