Irish Oatmeal Brown Sugar Cream (Printable version)
A warming blend of steel-cut oats, brown sugar, and cream for a satisfying morning dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 1 cup steel-cut Irish oats
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
04 - 4 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 4 tablespoons heavy cream
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Stir in steel-cut oats, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats achieve a tender, creamy consistency.
03 - Divide the cooked oatmeal evenly among four serving bowls.
04 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over each serving.
05 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over each bowl and dust with cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The texture difference between steel-cut and rolled oats will absolutely change how you think about breakfast
- 30 minutes of mostly hands-off time creates something that feels like a weekend treat even on busy weekdays
02 -
- Steel-cut oats will absorb more liquid overnight, so if you are reheating leftovers, add a splash of water or milk before warming
- The oats continue to soften as they sit, so if you prefer more chew, remove from heat when they are slightly firmer than your ideal texture
03 -
- Toast the oats in a dry pan for two minutes before adding the water to deepen their natural nutty flavor
- A pinch of sea salt on top of the finished bowl creates those wonderful salted caramel notes