Ingredients
15 m - 2 servings - 220 cals
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Prep: 10 m Cook: 5 m Ready In: 15 m
- Combine milk, oats, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Cooking Instructions
Making oatmeal recipes is a pretty simple process: Add liquid to oats and heat. Not only are oatmeal recipes quick to make, but even the most novice cook can master basic oatmeal recipes.
How To Cook Oatmeal – Old- Fashioned/Rolled Oats
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) and 2 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 2 minutes before serving.
How To Cook Oatmeal – with Quick Cooking Oats
1 cup quick cooking oats – also known as instant oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup quick cooking oats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let stand about 30 seconds before serving.
How To Cook Oatmeal – with Steel-Cut Oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.