Spiced Up Hot Cereal

7 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is the only way I can get my family to eat cream of wheat or farina. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold winter's morning.” - by PORUSGIRL

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream of wheat
1/4 cup white sugar, or to taste

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Directions

Place water, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and butter into a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the water is steaming but not boiling, whisk in the cream of wheat cereal. Stir constantly until thickened, then reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
262 cal
13%

Fat
9.1 g
14%

Carbs
37.4 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (7)

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Sarah Jo

Sep. 1, 2011

"Absolutely delicous. I made no changes or substitutions. The kids had seconds and ate everything that was left in the pan. They could not stop talking about how good it was! Next time, I'll try this w..." See moreith raisins or chopped apples and see if I can't pull it off."

SD

Sep. 27, 2007

"This was delicious. I am only making enough for one so I cut the measurements a little under half. I also am half asleep & used oatmeal before my mind caught up with the fact it said cream of wheat. I..." See moret was still delicious I just drained off some of the liquid. Update - I made with cream of wheat the next morning. Excellent. Thanks!"

moxie & mirth

Feb. 8, 2012

"I usually use more evaporated millk to water, and just use vanilla, butter, and sugar. So this was an interesting and yummy change of pace. 4 stars because it didn't knock my socks off, but we liked..." See more it a lot. Thanks for giving me the chance to switch things up a bit!"

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