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Sunday Morning Oatmeal

Source of Recipe

From "Barefoot Contessa at Home" by Ina Garten


Recipe Introduction

"This is my favorite winter breakfast, especially when we have houseguests. I make it with McCann's quick-cooking oatmeal and it's so satisfying."

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 � cups whole milk, plus extra for serving
◦ 1 � cups quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal
◦ � teaspoon kosher salt
◦ 1 banana, sliced
◦ � cup dried cherries
◦ � cup golden raisins
◦ Pure maple syrup or brown sugar, for serving


Recipe

Heat the milk plus 2 cups water in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Off the heat, stir in the banana, cherries, and raisins. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Serve hot with maple syrup or brown sugar and extra milk.

Serves 4




❧ Don't cut the banana in advance or it will turn brown.