Description
A comforting and versatile oatmeal recipe that blends creamy, buttery notes with earthy, nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or 3 cups liquid total if using all milk)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, toasted nuts, and maple syrup to finish
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add butter. Once it melts and foams, add the oats and toast them for 1–2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Pour in water and milk, stir to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer uncovered for 8–12 minutes until the oats reach your desired creaminess, adding more liquid if the pot runs dry.
- If making a savory bowl, sauté sliced mushrooms with butter and thyme until golden.
- Once the oats are creamy, remove from heat, stir in sautéed mushrooms or other add-ins, and finish with a pat of butter or drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve immediately with toppings like toasted nuts, seeds, and flaky sea salt.
Notes
For gluten-sensitive diets, use certified gluten-free oats. Stir vigorously at the end for a silkier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, healthy, comforting, easy recipe
