How to Make Crock-Pot Steel-Cut Oats

Tips for Preparing Hearty, Nutritious Steel-Cut Oats in a Crock-Pot

Oatmeal has been a popular breakfast food for centuries, and for good reason: Oats are packed with fiber, protein and many nutrients; they're filling and satisfying, giving you an energy boost to start the day; and they are enhanced by flavorful, nutritious toppings such as fruits and nuts. If your family prefers the more dense, chewy texture of steel-cut oats over softer old-fashioned or quick-cooking varieties, you're probably familiar with the accompanying 30-minute-plus stovetop cooking time. Use your Crock-Pot instead—although the total cooking time increases, it only involves a few minutes of hands-on prep. You can even put everything in the Crock-Pot before bed and wake up to steamy, perfectly cooked steel-cut oats first thing in the morning.

Total Time: 3 to 8 hours | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 6 to 10

Ingredients:

• 2 cups steel-cut oats
  
• 7 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. In the Crock-Pot, stir together the oats, water and salt.
   
2. Cook the oats on high for 3 to 4 hours, or low for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Stir the oatmeal before serving, optionally with a splash of milk or cream and your favorite toppings.

References

• Bob's Red Mill: Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker
• Better Homes and Gardens: Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal
• The World's Healthiest Foods: Oats

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