After much experimentation LeeBob & I have come up with our never fail method.

Get the largest pyrex bowl your microwave can hold, to prevent those messy boil-overs.

Mix 1/2 c. steel cut oats with 2 c. water in the bowl.

Microwave on high for 9:99 (depending on the power of your microwave)

Stir

Microwave on high for 6:66 (depending on the power of your microwave)

Stir. Let sit a bit*.

Spoon into 2 bowls, add a pinch of salt and some combination of milk, sugar, splenda, a pat of butter, brown sugar, cinammon, whatever, to taste.

This makes fairly chewy oatmeal.

*If you want it a less chewy consistency, let it sit for 1/2 hour or more, or even overnight (covered of course), then add a bit of milk and nuke it for 3-4 minutes.