Sunday Morning Oatmeal--Barefoot Contessa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar, to taste

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Remove from heat. Add your stir-ins: banana slices, cherries, raisins, or whatever you are using. Cover, and let stand 2 minutes. Serve hot with a drizzle of maple syrup or sprinkle of brown sugar to taste, cinnamon if desired. You may also add extra milk to taste.

3. 3

   Suggestions for stir-ins: chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, minced dried apricot, chopped apple (dried or fresh) etc.