Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups water
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk (optional)

Instruction

  • Measure out the oats. Start this the night before you want to have steel-cut oatmeal. Measure out your oats.
  • Toast the oats. Heat the butter or oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and fry them until they start smelling toasty, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the water and salt. Stir in the water and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
  • Cover and let it sit overnight. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Leave it on the stove, and go to bed!
  • Reheat the oatmeal the next morning. The next morning, uncover the pan and bring the oatmeal back up to a simmer. If you would like thinner and creamier oatmeal, stir in a cup of milk before reheating. When the oatmeal is warm, scoop out and enjoy!