Oatmeal gratin

I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. Steel cut oatmeal with white cheddar cheese. I based this on my favorite mac & cheese recipe and seasoned it with garlic, white pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg, and paprika. I would normally use cayenne pepper, but we're out.

This dish was intensely satisfying. Both oatmeal and mac & cheese have always been comfort foods to me. This dish combined my favorite aspects if both. I will definitely make it again some time.

Today I served it up with a fresh salad, but I think it would pare really well with some sautéed beet greens and a nice medium rare steak.