Overnight Oatmeal

Mercy's Note:

This recipe is courtesy of Alton Brown. Steel-cut oats are also known as Irish oats, Scotch oats, pinhead oats, coarse-cut oats or porridge oats. Here in Florida, I can purchase McCann's Steel Cut Oats in my regular grocery store.

• Total Time: 8 hrs
• Prep Time: 8 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried fig
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions:

1. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.
2. In a crock-pot, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.
3. Stir and remove to serving bowls.

Reviews

[DrGaellon]

This is delicious! Instead of the dried fig, I often substitute 1/2 cup diced candied ginger with the cranberries.

[WiGal]

In my opinion this is the best oatmeal, but I do not cook mine as long. I use a timer and cook it 4-5 hours. I also use less water. Maybe 3 cups?