Egg Custard

This is one of my favorite foods when I am feeling blah. It is sweet and comforting and full of mild protein. Use custard cups or one casserole bowl.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 dash vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    1 hr

  • READY IN

    1 hr 10 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set, about 1 hour. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 130 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20.7 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg
Fat: 3.3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Sodium: 57 mg