THREE KINGS OF OATMEAL
- Steel cut: Raw oats, cut with steel blades
- Rolled: Steamed and softened, then rolled flat
- Instant: rolled oats pre-cooked, then dried . Add boiling water
INGREDIENTS
Step One
• 1 TBL butter
• 1/2 C steel cut oats
• 1-1/2 C boiling water
Step Two
• 1/4 C whole milk
• 1/4 C low fat buttermilk
• 1/4 C cottage cheese
Finishing Touches
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the oats
- Stir for 2-3 minutes to toast
- Add the boiling water and reduce heat to simmer
- Cook uncovered at a barely perceptible simmer for 25 minutes
- Stir gently, every 5 minutes or so, scraping the bottom of the pan
- Longer cooking makes thicker and softer oatmeal
- Add buttermilk and cottage cheese
- Stir gently to combine
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes
- Spoon into a serving bowl
- Top with remaining ingredients.
