Mother used to make this comforting custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after a chilly evening of doing chores. Now I fix it for my husband and four sons.
—Mary Kay Morris, Cokato, MN
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling Makes: 4 servings
2 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
1. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Pour into 4 ungreased 8-oz. custard cups; sprinkle tops with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan; pour hot water in pan to a depth of 3/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Remove the cups to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.
1 serving: 177 cal., 7g fat (3g sat. fat), 123mg chol., 239mg sod., 23g carb. (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g pro.