Overnight Oatmeal

Anyone who knows me and how I eat knows that I LOVE steel-cut or Scottish Oats.  Usually I will make a huge batch on Sunday and have breakfast for the week.  This is a recipe for a little something extra in the oats.  Make it with any kind of dried fruit you wish . . . I've made it with dried cranberries, apples, apricots, and raisins. :)  Just make sure that your dried fruit quantity doesn't exceed 2 cups.

Overnight Oatmeal on the Food Network
Alton Brown: Good Eats

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried figs
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.

Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.