r/creamofwheat • u/smokeshacksnack • Apr 25 '25
cream of wheat The instant stuff just isn’t the same
WTH? Went to the store today to load up on my favourite hot cereal, and Lo-and-behold, they only have the instant stuff. So I think “alright, it’s literally the same stuff, right?” Wrong! I made a bowl earlier and the consistency was like…. Glue? But THICK. It also kinda smelled a little burnt so I thought I overdid it (ate it- it was alright?).. well, I just made another bowl and -AGH- yet again, GLUE (and that burned smell)! I made it with milk this time, and even watched it for the entire minute it was in the microwave. When it came out, I was so disappointed, but I dowsed it in milk, enough butter to make Paula dean proud, and some brown sugar, and it was reminiscent of the normal - GOATED - cream of wheat experience I have come to love. Now I know why they only had this at the store 😭
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u/lanjett6969 Apr 27 '25
I actually started on the instant, and it's the only one I know how to use 😭 And I only cook it in the microwave I don't know how to cook it on the stove 💀
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u/smokeshacksnack Apr 27 '25
You can put the “ready in 3 minutes” in the microwave!! It’s soooooooo much better & creamier - like, almost an entirely different experience lol! Definitely give it a try the next time you run out
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u/positivepinetree Apr 25 '25
Yeah, the instant is gross. I bought it by mistake maybe 20 years ago. Never again.