Creme Brulee Oatmeal

Normally on the weekend mornings/afternoons I eat leftovers or whatever is in the pantry. I rarely cook myself an actual breakfast because my schedule on weekends tends to be all over the place. I wake up pretty early and rarely sleep in, but it still takes time for me to get going and my Saturdays don't really start until about noon. It's usually around that time that I realize I am starving and devour all my leftover macaroni and cheese...or something. But this Saturday, I reached for a new recipe. I found it last week on Eating Out Loud and knew I had to make it immediately if not sooner. Creme brulee is my absolute favorite dessert and you're telling me I can have a breakfast version? I am so there! It was so so so good and a little extra decadent because I used whole milk. I am normally a nonfat milk kinda gal, but I had the whole leftover and needed to use it up. I was also able to use the last of my golden raspberries. I agree with Allen about not adding sugar to the oatmeal while cooking it. The top provides so much flavor, plus that extra bonus of getting to crack it just like you would on a normal creme brulee.

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Creme Brulee Oatmeal
(Adapted from Eating Out Loud)

Makes 2 servings

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (I used whole milk since I had it leftover, but by all means use skim or low fat)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 dashes cinnamon
Dash salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Berries (any kind)

Cook the oatmeal according to the package instructions with milk, vanilla, 1 dash of cinnamon, and salt. Fill each ramekin about three-quarters of the way with the oatmeal. Sprinkle a few berries on top of the oatmeal and then top the berries with the remaining oatmeal. Make sure to level the top part of the oatmeal.

Preheat the broiler and place the ramekins in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the sugars with a dash of cinnamon if desired. Top each ramekin with the sugar mixture. Place the ramekins under the broiler for 1-3 minutes until the sugar is melted and golden. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, top with remaining berries and serve.