Ingredients for Grandma's Old Fashioned Oatmeal
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
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How to Make Grandma's Old Fashioned Oatmeal
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- Gradually add 1 cup of rolled oats to the boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Continue stirring and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the oats have absorbed most of the water. Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk.
- Heat through for another minute, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Do not boil.
- Pour oatmeal into a serving bowl. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
25g
Carbs
9g
