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Oatmeal Custard Recipe

Try this creamy oatmeal custard recipe if you are interested in a rich, and decadent breakfast! It's made with eggs that are tempered in the hot oatmeal to achieve a custard-like consistency.
4.80 from 5 votes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 242 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • pinch of salt or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, crack the two eggs and whisk. Set aside.
    Whisked eggs yolks in a glass bowl with a small whisked
  • In a pot on low heat, add water and milk. Bring to a low simmer. Add oatmeal and mix it in. Cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
    Oatmeal with milk and water in a pot
  • Take a spoonful of oatmeal and add to the bowl of eggs and mix. Repeat this step until the eggs are slightly warm. Then pour the mixture back into the pot.
    Whisked eggs and oatmeal in a bowl for custard oatmeal
  • Place the pot back on low heat and mix the oatmeal gently for no more than 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
    Eggs in oatmeal in a pot
  • Add your desired toppings such as brown sugar, cream, nuts, fruit, etc.
    Creamy oatmeal custard with fruits and nuts

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 435IUCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
Keyword creamy egg, easy recipe, egg breakfast