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Keep an eye on timing. Boil-overs tend to happen suddenly near the end of cooking, whether you're at the stove or using the ...

Note: We prefer the slightly chewy texture of "old-fashioned" oats. Quick-cooking oats become mushy. If the oatmeal is still very watery after 11/2 minutes, continue to microwave for 30-second ...