Irish Oatmeal Brown Sugar Cream (Printable Version)
Hearty Irish steel-cut oats topped with brown sugar and a creamy drizzle for a satisfying start.
# What You Need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 1 cup steel-cut Irish oats
02 - 4 cups water
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
04 - 4 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 4 tablespoons heavy cream
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Stir in steel-cut oats, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats are tender and creamy.
03 - Divide the cooked oatmeal evenly among four serving bowls.
04 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over each serving.
05 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over each bowl.
06 - Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired and serve immediately while hot.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The steel-cut oats hold their texture beautifully, giving you that satisfying chew that instant oats can only dream about
- Brown sugar melts into little pools of molasses sweetness that weave through every spoonful
- Heavy cream turns something already comforting into something absolutely decadent
02 -
- Steel-cut oats need time and cannot be rushed, so do not try to crank up the heat to speed things along or they will scorch
- The oatmeal keeps thickening as it sits, so if you are reheating leftovers, splash in some water or milk to loosen it up
03 -
- Toast your oats in a dry pan for two minutes before adding any liquid, and you will unlock this incredible nutty flavor
- Letting the oatmeal rest off the heat for five minutes before serving helps it thicken and develop better texture