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Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe

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Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe from Good Eats on Recipe Iseasy is the hearty breakfast you're looking for. A mix of whole milk and buttermilk, brown sugar and cinnamon make this steel cut oats recipe a winner.

Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe

Easy Steel Cut Oatmeal

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 142, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 57mg, Carbohydrates 19g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 5g, Sugar 6g
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

  1. Imagine the comforting aroma of toasting oats filling your kitchenstart by melting the butter in a large saucepan, then add the steel cut oats. Stir for about 2 minutes to toast them to perfection. Pour in the boiling water, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and let the oats cook undisturbed for 25 minutes, building that creamy base you'll crave.
  2. Stir in the whole milk and half of the buttermilk, blending gently for a luscious texture. Simmer for another 10 minutes until irresistibly thick. Ladle into bowls and crown each serving with the remaining buttermilk, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and cinnamon for a warm, indulgent finish that makes mornings magical.

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