Savory Oatmeal with Egg

Creamy savory oatmeal topped with a runny egg and all your favorite toppings. ♡

Why This Savory Oatmeal with Egg Works

Simple ingredients, smart technique. This recipe relies on a few key moves that transform everyday ingredients into something that tastes way more special than the effort involved.

Oatmeal does not have to be sweet. Cooking oats with a pinch of salt and topping them with a fried egg, cheese, and hot sauce creates a savory bowl that keeps you full for hours. It is cheap, fast, and packed with fiber and protein. This savory breakfast bowl is a keeper.

Think of it like a warm grain bowl that comes together in 10 minutes. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Savory Oatmeal with Egg

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• Hot sauce to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Optional add-ins:

• Avocado slices
• Sauteed mushrooms
• Crispy bacon
• Everything bagel seasoning

How to Make Savory Oatmeal with Egg

1. Cook. Bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add oats and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
2. Fry. While the oats cook, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are crispy but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
3. Build. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Top each with shredded cheese (it will melt into the hot oats), a fried egg, chopped scallions, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
4. Serve. Crack some black pepper over the top and eat right away while the yolk is still runny.

Tips for the Best Savory Oatmeal with Egg

• Use broth instead of water for extra savory depth.
• Rolled oats give the best texture. Instant oats get too mushy. Steel-cut take too long for a quick breakfast.
• Fry the egg in butter until the edges are lacy and crispy.
• Add the cheese to the hot oatmeal so it melts right in.
• This is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.

Fun Variations to Try

• Top with sauteed mushrooms and a drizzle of truffle oil for an earthy version.
• Add kimchi and a drizzle of sesame oil for a Korean-inspired bowl.
• Use parmesan and a soft-boiled egg for an Italian twist.
• Mix in cooked spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean version.
• Top with crumbled bacon and a dollop of sour cream.

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Savory Oatmeal with Egg

A delicious homemade savory oatmeal with egg recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• Hot sauce to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Cook. Bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add oats and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
2. Fry. While the oats cook, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are crispy but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
3. Build. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Top each with shredded cheese (it will melt into the hot oats), a fried egg, chopped scallions, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
4. Serve. Crack some black pepper over the top and eat right away while the yolk is still runny.

Notes

Use broth instead of water for extra savory depth. Rolled oats give the best texture. Instant oats get too mushy. Steel-cut take too long for a quick breakfast. Fry the egg in butter until the edges are lacy and crispy.

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