Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot

papergoddess's Note:

I love the texture of steel cut oats. You can make this the night before and breakfast is ready in the morning. I like fruit additions, but my kids do not, so I've listed them as optional. Also, it may sound like a lot of water, but trust me, I've experimented..

• Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 cup steel cut oats (DO NOT substitute old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats)
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots, dates) (optional)

Serve with

• milk, to taste
• sugar, to taste
• cinnamon, to taste
• maple syrup, to taste

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a 2 quart slow cooker. (If you want to make a smaller amount please use a smaller crock pot or crockette. This won't work in a 6 quart cooker).
2. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.
3. It might form a "crust" around the outside. Just scrape it down with a spoon and stir.

Reviews

[rosemerry]

I have been making this oatmeal since I first saw the recipe on the the recipezaar website in 2007. I use 4 scant cups water (maybe more like 3/4 cup) plus the 1/2 cup, 2T butter, 1/2t salt, and it cooks up perfectly in 8 hours. In fact, after 8 hours if I have time, I usually just turn the crockpot off, stir, and let it sit. Then I put it into a 1.5 quart casserole dish so it can start to cool and set. Then I put the glass top on and pop it into the fridge. After it's totally set, I cut into portions (4-5) and put in containers. It freezes beautifully. Not a big fan of sweet oatmeal so either have plain, or my favorite with a big spoonful of peanut butter mixed in - oh my goodness, it is delicious!

[bmxmama]

This makes a delicious oatmeal, the only thing I didn't like and what I'll change for next time is to add the raisin's at a later time. For whatever reason, my raisins plumped up but we're flavorless and the oatmeal had taken on the flavor of the raisins I didn't even taste the cinnamon because of the raisins. But never the less, I give this recipe a 5 star review, because it's so adaptable, easy and a delicious way to enjoy a good hearty breakfast.

[amydietrichmark]

This works very well. A little mushy, but easy. Thank you!