Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Name: 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; 2 tsp unsalted butter; 3 cups water; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana (for topping)

Nutty, chewy steel-cut oats toasted briefly in butter then simmered low and slow until creamy, finished with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh fruit. Far more satisfying than rolled oats and worth every minute.

35 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup steel-cut oats
2 tsp unsalted butter
3 cups water
1 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana (for topping)

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tsp unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup steel-cut oats and toast, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
2

Add 3 cups water, 1 cup whole milk, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender and creamy, 25-30 minutes.
3

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Adjust sweetness to taste.
4

Divide into bowls and top with 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced banana (for topping). Add more milk for a looser texture.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Steel-Cut Oatmeal?

As written, 35 minutes: 5 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender and creamy, 25-30 minutes."

What should Steel-Cut Oatmeal look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until tender and creamy.

Can I make Steel-Cut Oatmeal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Steel-Cut Oatmeal is 2 tsp unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Steel-Cut Oatmeal vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tsp unsalted butter and 1 cup whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Steel-Cut Oatmeal?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 290 calories, with 11 g protein, 43 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 110 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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