Everybody Loves Rømmegrøt

I made Rømmegrøt, a traditional Norwegian Christmas treat, for a Holiday food contest today at work. It didn't quite win the contest (Californians were scared away by the dish of melted butter), but it still killed. So I thought I would share the recipe:

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Ingredients:

1 qt. milk
1 c. half & half
1 c. butter
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. granulated white sugar

Topping:
1 c. butter, melted
cinnamon
sugar

1) Heat milk and half & half; do not scorch, set aside (I kind of wait until it's rather warm and just starting to get that "cooking milk" smell/taste

2) In large, preferably heavier pan, melt 1 cup butter and add flour. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

3) Pour in milk, stirring frequently until mixture bubbles and thickens.

4) Stir in sugar.

5) To serve, top with melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

NOTE: Rømmegrot can be frozen for longer storage. It can also be kept warn and served from a crock pot on "low"