Bring the 1-1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt, sugar and butter. Stir in oats. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add first 1/2 cup evaporated milk and cook, stirring, 2 additional minutes. Add vanilla, remaining evaporated milk and water, a little at a time to prevent lumping. Cook 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
Author's Comments
This is not the individual "rip, dump and microwave" variety of hot cereal. You will need 20 minutes to prepare this creamy, delicious bowl of oats.
Instructions
Bring the 1-1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt, sugar and butter. Stir in oats. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add first 1/2 cup evaporated milk and cook, stirring, 2 additional minutes. Add vanilla, remaining evaporated milk and water, a little at a time to prevent lumping. Cook 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
Author's Comments
This is not the individual "rip, dump and microwave" variety of hot cereal. You will need 20 minutes to prepare this creamy, delicious bowl of oats.
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