Flan

Place 1/2 cup of sugar in a heavy 8 inch skillet and cook over medium heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally.  Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is golden brown, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and pour into custard dishes. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well but do not beat. Place in caramel coated dishes; place into a large roasting pan and set on oven rack. Pour boiling water into roasting pan about 1 inch deep.  Bake at 325 degrees until a knife inserted comes out clean; 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and let chill at least 4 hours or overnight.