Hot Cereal Recipes

Our hot cereal recipes go way beyond oatmeal (but we have that, too!). We’ll show you how to make hot cereal, the ultimate old-fashioned breakfast.

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Baked Oatmeal

126 reviews

Baked oatmeal recipes are the best way to start the morning.You may think you're biting into a warm-from-the-oven oatmeal cookie. This oatmeal bake is also wonderful served with milk. —Arlene Riehl, Dundee, New York

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Overnight Oatmeal

6 reviews

Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...


Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal

29 reviews

Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so...


Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal

14 reviews

Sleepyheads will love the heartiness of this nutritious cooked cereal with cinnamon. It's loaded with chopped fruit and nuts. Eat...


Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal

10 reviews

I've tried a number of different types of fruit for this recipe, but apple seems to be my family's favorite....

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

6 reviews

This warm breakfast cereal made in the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning...


Slow-Cooked Fruited Oatmeal with Nuts

5 reviews

The beauty of this breakfast is that you can set the slow cooker overnight and, with nothing more than a...


Southern Scrapple

2 reviews

When it comes to regional recipes, this certainly fits the bill. Scrapple is a breakfast staple in this area. —Rusty...


Christmas Morning Oatmeal

2 reviews

When I first tried this dish, I was convinced I was eating yummy apple crisp for breakfast. I even cut...


Brown Sugar & Banana Oatmeal

15 reviews

Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food, quick, easy and filling. I came up with this version by using some of...


Bananas Foster Oatmeal

5 reviews

This oatmeal tastes like bananas Foster, my favorite dessert. If you can’t find rum extract, double the vanilla. —Carol Touchton,...


Slow-Cooked Breakfast Apple Cobbler

This is a fabulous recipe to serve on Christmas or any other cold morning. The apples can be peeled if...


Peanut Butter Oatmeal

13 reviews

My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast. It's a hearty, healthy way to...

Apple-Cranberry Grains

1 review

These delicious slow-cooker grains are perfect. I set my slow cooker to start automatically overnight and a hearty breakfast is...


Sausage and Egg Grits

1 review

I always mix my sausage, grits and eggs together so I thought it would be great to make a casserole...


Cheddar Bacon Grits

In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, as is my recipe with...


Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

6 reviews

There's nothing like a bowl of warm oatmeal in the morning, and my spiced version works in a slow cooker....


Spiced Apple Oatmeal

3 reviews

These easy apple-y oats let your family have a warm and cozy breakfast no matter how busy you are. —Teri...


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Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls

2 reviews

While growing up, I bonded with my dad over chorizo and eggs. My fresh approach combines them with grits and...


Cranberry-Walnut Oatmeal

My family loves cranberries but we can get them fresh only during the holiday season. This recipe lets us enjoy...


Baked Blueberry & Peach Oatmeal

57 reviews

“This oatmeal bake is a staple in our home. It's very easy to prepare the night before, just keep the...


Overnight Baked Oatmeal

30 reviews

My husband and I spent a long weekend at a bed-and-breakfast not far from our home. The owners shared this...

Homemade Grape Nuts

I began making this recipe to save cereal costs for our family of six. Everyone loves the hearty flavor that...


Pumpkin Cream of Wheat

4 reviews

This autumn-inspired breakfast tastes like pumpkin pie—without the guilt! Double the recipe if you feel like sharing. —Amy Bashtovoi, Sidney,...


Crunchy Breakfast Cereal

3 reviews

While I was growing up, my mom would often make this delicious sweet cereal. I loved it so much, I...


Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream

14 reviews

This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the...


Fruity Baked Oatmeal

83 reviews

This is my husband’s favorite breakfast treat and the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, filling and always a hit when...


Pineapple Oatmeal

3 reviews

Oatmeal for breakfast is a standard item, but I like to mix it up a bit. This version gets some...