Overnight Oatmeal

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.

• Ready In: 8 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.