Eggnog Recipe

Its time to get into the Christmas spirit! And what could be better than a few sips of eggnog. Here is the Food Network's recipe for "Mama's Eggnog Recipe" from Paula Dean. Enjoy!

Ingredients

6 egg, separated*

3/4 cup sugar

1 pint heavy cream

4 pints milk

1/2 pint Bourbon

1 tablespoon vanilla

Nutmeg

Directions

In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick. In another bowl beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick. In a third bowl beat the cream until thick. Add the cream to the yolks, fold in the egg whites, and add the milk, Bourbon, vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired. Chill in freezer before serving.

Serve eggnog in a large punch bowl.