Creamy Steel Cut Oats With Cherries

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   Make this the night before you want your oatmeal. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oats and brown them for 2-3 minutes, until they start giving off a toasted, nutty aroma. Pour in 3 cups water and salt, stir. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let sit overnight.

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   To reheat the next morning, simply warm up on the stove top or scoop out what you'd like and microwave, returning the remaining oats to the refrigerator.

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   Meanwhile, prepare the cherries. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining 1/4 cup water, sugar, and cornstarch. Bbring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cherries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and cherries are soft, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

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   Add cherries to oats or refrigerate until ready to use.

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   To assemble each serving, warm up oats, stir in yogurt, and top with warm cherry mixture. Enjoy!

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   Note: Both the oats and cherries may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The creamy factor is best when the yogurt is stirred in after warming.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.