Oatmeal with Caramelized Bourbon Bananas

Oatmeal with Caramelized Bourbon Bananas

Oatmeal.

• • 2 cups old-fashioned oats

  • 4 cups water

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves

Bananas.

• • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3 bananas, sliced

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons bourbon

For the oatmeal, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is thickened.

For the caramelized bananas, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat then stir in the brown sugar and salt. Cook for several minutes, then add the bananas, cream and bourbon. Continue cooking to thicken the sauce - the bananas will soften and melt somewhat into the sauce to create a banana caramel.

Serve the oatmeal with the bananas, and milk on the side, if you like.

Yields about 4 servings

Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen