Sweet English Breakfast Porridge

Recipe courtesy Gooseberry Patch Christmas with Family & Friends
Printable recipe courtesy A Bloggable Life/Inn Cuisine

Yield: 4-6 servings
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 & 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (plus more to garnish, if desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (plus more to garnish, if desired)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (plus more to garnish, if desired)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (plus more for garnish, if desired)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Stir in quick-cooking oats; stirring constantly, cook over medium heat for one minute. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well until thoroughly incorporated. Spoon into individual bowls and top with additional cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and/or maple syrup if desired.