Steel-Cut Oats

Name: Steel-Cut Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 cup steel-cut oats; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Optional: Chopped apples, maple syrup and ground cinnamon

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Steel-cut oats make a filling and nutritious breakfast, and this stovetop recipe is easy to make with just water, milk, oats, salt and ground cinnamon.

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup steel-cut oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Chopped apples, maple syrup and ground cinnamon

Directions

Combine water and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until oats are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Serve hot and top with apples, maple syrup and cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 158 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

I have shared this recipe for oats with many oatmeal packet users. They have been converted to never use the mushy packet of oats again. This recipe is a super time saver and always turns out perfect, with a great texture that even kids enjoy. —Julie Sterner, Glendale Heights, Illinois

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