Just-Plain-Vanilla Ice Cream

6 Cups milk

2 Cups sugar

1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk

1 (8-oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (5.1 oz) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix

Beat together all ingredients at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.

Pour mixture into freezer container of a 5-qt hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Pack freezer with additional ice and rock salt, and let stand 1 hour before serving.

Makes 5 quarts

Variations:

For Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
stir in 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate mini-morsels before freezing.

For Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
stir in 1 (12-oz) jar caramel topping after freezing. Spoon into a 6-quart container; cover and freeze.

For Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
stir in 1 (12-oz) jar fudge sauce after freezing. Spoon into 6 quart container; cover and freeze.

For Blueberry-Vanilla Ice Cream
stir in 1-1/2 Cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, after freezing.