Holiday Oatmeal

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon eggnog
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast.

Add the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.

Combine the milk and half of the eggnog with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook the mixture for an additional 10 minutes. Spoon the oatmeal into a serving bowl and top with the remaining eggnog, the brown sugar, and the cinnamon.

• Yields: 4 servings
• Preparation Time: 40 minutes