Creamy Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Name: Creamy Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats; 3 cups water; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup, for serving heavy cream

A slow-simmered bowl of nutty steel-cut oats finished with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a slick of cream — comfort food in a bowl.

vegetarian
nut-free
contains-dairy

Ingredients

steel-cut oats1 cup
water3 cups
whole milk1 cup
kosher salt1/2 tsp
light brown sugar3 tbsp
ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
unsalted butter1 tbsp
heavy cream1/4 cup, for serving

Steps

Toast the oats.
Toast the oats in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
Add liquids and bring to boil.
Add water, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
Simmer oats until tender.
Cook uncovered, stirring every few minutes, until the oats are tender and creamy, about 25 minutes.
Add sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Spoon into bowls and finish with a swirl of cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 270 calories. Protein 7.7 grams, 11 percent. Carbs 38.3 grams, 56 percent. Fat 9.8 grams, 32 percent. Fiber 4.2 grams, sugar 9.1 grams, saturated fat 5.3 grams, sodium 285 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.