Classic Cooked Egg Nog

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Forget the store-bought kind and make homemade egg nog for a real holiday treat.

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Ingredients

6 eggs
¼ C. sugar
¼ tsp. salt, optional
1 quart milk, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. cinnamon

Directions

In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 C. of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 C. of milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Serve garnished with whipped cream and nutmeg!