Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Irish-style oatmeal, made with hearty steel-cut oats simmered in creamy milk or water, sweetened with brown sugar and finished with a pat of butter. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this simple yet nutritious dish brings the warm flavors of Ireland to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (6 1/3 ounces; 180 g) steel-cut oats (also sold as pinhead or Irish oats; see note)
- 3 cups (700 ml) cold water or whole milk (or some combination thereof), plus more water if needed (see note)
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Unsalted butter or cream, for serving (optional)
- Brown sugar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the oats briefly under cold water (optional) and combine with water or milk in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt and adjust sweetness with brown sugar if desired.
- Serve hot, topped with a pat of butter or a splash of cream and an extra sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
Notes
Tip: For extra creaminess, use a 50/50 mix of water and whole milk. Substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different flavor. If you prefer a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, Irish, comfort food, steel-cut oats