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Savory Oatmeal with Egg

A delicious homemade savory oatmeal with egg recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.