Gluten Free Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Total time35 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time30 min

Creamy, spoonable, and deeply comforting, this porridge starts with a quick toast in melted butter to bring out a nutty, caramelized flavor before the oats simmer low and slow in a mix of water and whole milk. The result is a thick, velvety bowl that holds its shape on the spoon, finished with a stir of brown sugar and warm cinnamon for cozy depth. A drizzle of heavy cream and a scatter of fresh fruit or chopped nuts on top take it from simple breakfast to something worth lingering over. Because the base relies on straightforward pantry staples rather than any wheat-based thickeners or flours, it's a solid, satisfying choice for a gluten free morning routine. Make a big batch and you've got a slow-cooked, hearty breakfast ready to customize bowl by bowl all week long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
1 cup whole milk
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For serving

2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
fresh fruit or chopped nuts, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add the steel-cut oats and stir constantly for 2 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
2
Pour in the water and milk, then add the salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

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