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

AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Steel-Cut Oatmeal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Steel-Cut Oatmeal gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup steel-cut oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Steel-Cut Oatmeal ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Steel-Cut Oatmeal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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