Old Fashioned Oatmeal Recipe
Cooked with raisins and served with milk, brown sugar and choice of toast, biscuits, English muffin or fruit
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Ingredients
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Oatmeal Base
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Oatmeal
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Boil
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Raisins
Once boiling, stir in 0.5 cups of raisins.
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 5-10 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Serving the Oatmeal
Prepare Toppings
While the oatmeal is cooking, prepare your choice of toast, biscuits, English muffin, or fruit.
Serve
Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove from heat and serve hot in bowls.
Add Milk and Sugar
Top each bowl with 0.5 cups of milk and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, adjusting to taste.