Jul 14 2026

Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

brown sugar, golden raisins, candied pecan, whipped butter

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Ingredients

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Oatmeal Base

Method

Cooking the Oatmeal

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oatmeal

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of steel cut oats, 4 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Oatmeal

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Allow the oats to simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they reach your desired consistency.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 3

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the oatmeal is cooking, gather the brown sugar, golden raisins, candied pecans, and whipped butter. You can also warm the golden raisins in a small pot with a bit of water if desired.

Serving the Oatmeal

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove it from heat. Spoon a desired amount into a bowl.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top the oatmeal with 2 tbs of brown sugar, 1 cup of golden raisins, and 1 cup of candied pecans. Add 2 tbs of whipped butter on top.

  3. 6

    Serve and Enjoy

    Mix the toppings into the oatmeal if desired and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious steel cut oatmeal!

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