{Comforting Cream of Wheat}

Feeling under the weather these past few days with a cough that just won't quit, I have been leaning towards comforting things, and comfort foods are right up there with watching recorded episodes of Mob Wives on the couch.

Do you remember Cream of Wheat? I used to totally love this stuff as a kid! I thought it was wayyy better than my sisters clumpy Coco Wheats.

I spotted a little twist of the recipe by adding a tempered egg yolk, vanilla, nutmeg, and I topped it off with some yummy blueberries....just what the doctor ordered.

Comforting Cream of Wheat  
2 servings

1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup Cream of Wheat (I used the 2 1/2 minute variety)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg yolk 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Grated nutmeg
Milk and butter (not necessary, but could comfort you even more, lol)
Fresh or frozen blueberries for topping

Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Whisk in the Cream of Wheat, whisking as you add it bit by bit. Turn the heat very low and let it simmer for about two minutes or until thickened.

While it's simmering, whisk the sugar and egg yolk together in a small bowl, along with about a tablespoon of water to thin it. When the Cream of Wheat has thickened, put a couple big spoonfuls in the bowl with the egg yolk and whisk to temper the egg. Whisk the egg back into the pot of Cream of Wheat. Continue cooking on low heat for another couple minutes. Do not let it boil.

Stir in the vanilla and a little grated nutmeg and serve promptly.

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