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Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oats Recipe

Indulge in a creamy, dreamy bowl of hearty steel-cut oats with Alton Brown's foolproof recipe! This method uses an overnight soak for effortless preparation, resulting in perfectly tender oats every time. Skip the morning rush and wake up to a delicious, healthy breakfast ready in minutes. Customize with your favorite toppings like brown sugar, cinnamon, applesauce, or maple syrup for a truly satisfying start to your day.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 221.1 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oats

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How to Make Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oats

  1. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of steel-cut oats and stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast lightly.
  3. Pour in 3 cups of boiling water. Reduce heat to low, bring to a simmer.
  4. **Option 1 (Traditional):** Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. **Option 2 (Overnight Soak):** Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit overnight at room temperature.
  6. **(For Overnight Soak Method ONLY):** In the morning, proceed to step 7.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and ¼ cup buttermilk.
  8. Gently stir the milk mixture into the cooked oats.
  9. Cook over low heat for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired creaminess is reached.
  10. Spoon into bowls and top with your favorite toppings: 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon, a dollop of applesauce, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Dried fruit can be added to the oats during the overnight soak for extra sweetness.
  11. Enjoy your perfectly creamy and flavorful steel-cut oats!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

15g

Carbs

10g

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