Steel Cut Oats Oatmeal

This steel cut oatmeal takes a while to make but it's totally worth it, it's all rich and browned buttery tasting. Toasting the oats in butter makes the entire mixture have this lovely nutty flavor and it comes out delectably thick and creamy.

 And by the way my favorite Steel Cut Oats come from Bob's Red Mill from right here in Portland, Oregon!

Recipe-

3 c water
1 c milk
1 tbls butter
1 c steel cut oats
1/4 tsp salt

Bring water and milk to a simmer in a large pot at medium heat.

In a large pan heat up the butter, just as the butter begins to foam pour in the oats and let them toast a while, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon until the oats are golden, 1 1/2-2 minutes.

Stir the toasted oats into the simmering liquid and reduce the pots heat to medium-low. Simmer gently until the mixture thickens and resembles gravy, about 20 minutes.

Now add the salt and stir with a wooden spoon handle(its suppose to chunk up better this way) continue to stir occasionally for the next 7-10 minutes as the whole mixture thickens into a proper oatmeal texture.

Take the pot off the heat and let the oatmeal cool uncovered for a few minutes before serving.

My Favorite Topping Combos:

1)
Frozen Blueberries
Honey
Cinnamon
Toasted Almonds

2)
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon
Butter

3)
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Honey