Savory Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Savory steel cut oats cooked to a creamy texture in a slow cooker

Savory Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Wake up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast with these savory slow cooker steel-cut oats. With only two ingredients, these oats are surprisingly full of flavor. Enjoy them as-is, or with a variety of delicious topping suggestions.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Gary White

Ingredients

2 cups steel-cut oats
8 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Add the oats to the slow cooker. Then add the chicken broth, or your preferred liquid. For a vegan option, use vegetable broth. For rich and creamy oats, add ½ cup of heavy cream and reduce the broth to 7 ½ cups. For a lighter option, use all chicken broth.
Give the oats a good mix and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours. At 6 hours, the oats will have a chewy texture. At 8 hours, they will be very soft. It really is a matter of preference how long you cook them.
Serve in a bowl and eat plain or topped with a vegetable medley.

Notes

Toppings: We often eat these oats plain, but we love to add variety with different toppings:

A basic mirepoix
Your favorite sautéed vegetables. We chose sliced sweet peppers and spinach with minced garlic.
Diced tomatoes and your favorite herbs, such as parsley or basil
A fried egg
Crispy bacon crumbles
Sausage crumbles

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. They thicken, so add a splash of broth before reheating.

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