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creamy oatmeal with brown sugar sitting in a white heart glass dish on a wooden cutting board

Creamy Oatmeal

Creamy oatmeal recipe that is velvety smooth.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a small pot on medium heat, add in the oats, water and a dash of salt. Bring it to a boil until it thickens, making sure to stir occasionally.
  • Once it starts thickening stir continuously until most of the water is gone, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined, butter will melt once it returns to the heat.
  • Return the pot to medium heat and once it starts to boil turn to medium low heat once again. Allow it to thicken again. Make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
  • Once it thickens up again to the desired texture, add in the heavy cream and mix.
  • Heat and mix until desired creaminess and then remove it from the heat.
  • Serve your oatmeal with additional brown sugar if wanted and any additional toppings you'd like. I usually add a little extra brown sugar, butter and more heavy cream.

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Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To re-heat, add the oatmeal to a microwave safe bowl and stir in additional milk or cream and heat it up again to desired temperature. To re-heat on the stove add additional milk or cream and place it in a pot on medium low heat., stir until desired temperature.