Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

This is so good! My kids have even asked for it several times since we first tried it last week. Now that tells you something! I actually lowered the amount of sugar used to cook the oatmeal because the topping is sweet and rich and we didn't notice a difference with less sugar. The original also called for making a cream cheese glaze, which I'm sure would be delicious, but I didn't have any cream cheese and it was just really good this way, so I'll leave off the extra step!

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
4 c. milk (or 2c. milk and 2 c. water)
2 T. brown sugar
1 T. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. old fashioned oats

Topping
4 T. butter
3 T. brown sugar
1 T. cinnamon

In a large pan, combine the milk/water, sugars, vanilla and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
Stir in oats, return to a boil, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Meanwhile, combine the topping ingredients in a small pan. Melt and stir together over low heat. This will start to separate once it's off the heat, so keep it warm until you are done using it.
Serve the oatmeal with the cinnamon topping.

recipe altered from motherthyme.com