• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 quart milk, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• nutmeg OR cinnamon

1. In saucepan, combine beaten eggs, sugar, and salt. Stir in 2 cups of milk. Cook over low heat stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 degrees. Remove from heat.
2. Add remaining 2 cups of milk and vanilla. Pour into pitcher or jar. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, a few hours or overnight.

Eggnog has always been one of my children's favorite beverages. However, I started cooking the egg mixture as I heard more about e-coli.