Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast anymore, it also makes a fabulous healthy dinner! Try some savory oatmeal with eggs for a quick and satisfying light supper.
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Why we love this recipe
Oatmeal is always and forever a scrumptious and satisfying choice for breakfast, either plain or jazzed up with with some sweet flavor. And don’t even get me started on the wonderment that is Overnight Oats.
But if you told me I could only have oatmeal one way for the rest of my life (please don’t tell me that 😳) I would pick this recipe for savory oatmeal. With an egg on top.
This speedy recipe is a lunchtime favorite in my house. It cooks up some rolled oats the way you usually do, and then adds a handful of cheese that melts into the warm oats.
And while you can absolutely stop there, I can never resist adding an egg. Here’s how you poach a perfect egg, and here’s how you fry a perfect egg, and either way is just the ticket for adding some protein to this healthy oatmeal dish.
And if I am feeling super sassy, especially if I am making this for a light supper, I sprinkle some scallions on top.
One way or the other, this takes about fifteen minutes from walking into the kitchen to sitting down with a bowl of creamy, cheesy oatmeal. Happy sigh.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Oatmeal: We like regular rolled oats for this recipe, but you can use any kind (instant, steel-cut, etc) as long as you follow the cooking instructions on the package.
- Cheese: Cheddar is our first choice, but any melty cheese will work…American, Muenster, Monterey Jack and yes, Velveeta!
- Garnishes: If you are looking to level up, chopped scallions, chives and parsley are all lovely. So is a nice grinding of black pepper!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
Here’s how you make this recipe
STEP 1: Cook up some rolled oats the way you usually do…bring a cup of water to a boil and add a half cup of oats, and let it all simmer for about five minutes.
STEP 2: When the oats are done, stir in a half cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Give it a stir.
STEP 3: You can stop at the cheese part, but I highly recommend topping your bowl of cheesy oatmeal with your favorite version of a soft cooked egg. Poached eggs , soft-boiled, over-easy eggs…it’s your choice, just so long as the yolk is still nice and creamy.
Because now you are going to plunk that egg into your bowl of cheesy oatmeal, and then break the egg up just a little so the yolk melts in.
Scatter a few scallions on top if you want, and then a grinding of fresh pepper, and you are done!
Recipe FAQs
I am SO glad you asked, because this is one of the simple things I am so glad to have figured out. So much that I wrote a whole post on how to poach an egg, and you can find all the details right here!
Yep! Anything that is shreddable and meltable will work. Try it with grated Swiss, shredded mozzarella or even good old chopped up Velveeta.
You can! I like this best with regular rolled oats, but as long as you cook them according to the package directions, any kind of oats will work.
Drop your question in the comments section below and I promise to answer pronto!
Go give your oatmeal some love now, okay?
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PrintSavory Oatmeal with Eggs
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast anymore, it also makes a fabulous healthy dinner! Try some savory oatmeal with soft-cooked eggs and cheddar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon sliced scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup water to boil in small saucepan. Add oats and pinch of salt and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cheddar and stir.
- Meanwhile, soft-cook the egg in whatever way you like best. Soft-boiled, poached or over easy will all work, so long as the egg yolk is still a little liquid and creamy.
- Ladle oatmeal into bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and top with cooked egg. Scatter scallions on top and eat at once.
Notes
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- Oatmeal: We like regular rolled oats for this recipe, but you can use any kind (instant, steel-cut, etc) as long as you follow the cooking instructions on the package.
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- Cheese: Cheddar is our first choice, but any melty cheese will work…American, Muenster, Monterey Jack and yes, Velveeta!
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- Garnishes: If you are looking to level up, chopped scallions, chives and parsley are all lovely. So is a nice grinding of black pepper!
Rachel S says
Tried this for breakfast this morning and followed recipe as written, then added some crumbled bacon. I do wish I had some scallions to add, but I’ll try that next time. Absolutely delicious, whether for dinner or breakfast, I’ll be making this again!
Hi Rachel and hurray! Welcome to the wonderful world of savory oatmeal! :)
Anthony Smith says
This savory oatmeal recipe looks absolutely delicious and such a comforting twist on the traditional sweet version! The combination of creamy oats with the soft-cooked egg sounds like the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I love how customizable it is with toppings too—it’s such a versatile dish.
Do you have any tips for making the egg perfectly soft-cooked every time? I’d love to try this for breakfast this weekend. Thank you for sharing such a creative and hearty recipe!
DigiFlowX
PicsRetouch says
Thanks for sharing your thought. I eat oatmeal with a twist: egg and cheese every morning. It’s the best healthy option as it adds extra sources of protein.
Ansu Man
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Hi Ansu and yes! In addition to being delicious, it’s also nice and healthy!
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William Thomas says
I eat oatmeal every morning – the sugary variety though! What can I say, I’m a traditionalist. But for dinner, I would love to have oatmeal with a twist: egg and cheese. It’s a super healthy option as it adds extra sources of protein.
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Perfect Retouching says
I eat oatmeal every morning – the sugary variety though! What can I say, I’m a traditionalist. But for dinner, I would love to have oatmeal with a twist: egg and cheese. It’s a super healthy option as it adds extra sources of protein.
Marzia says
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Thanks so much!
Daniel Baca says
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Maura Cooper says
That opened soft cooked egg is downright sexy! Please tell your Southern daughter that I love oatmeal too! I especially like Trader Joe’s with flax and chia and quinoa. It makes a wicked good topping for any fruit crumble, too.
A fellow oatmeal lover!! I will definitely tell her. :) :)
Adele says
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Kelly says
LOVE Oatmeal! Sweet or savory, it’s delish! This looks wonderful!
Kate says
Thanks! I could eat oatmeal every day, I think! :)
Amanda says
This is one of my favourite combinations, although my roommates tend to look at me as if I've got three heads!
Nutmeg Nanny says
That looks amazing! I never think to eat my oatmeal savory…now I know I should!
Lauren says
had this for dinner last night – ridiculously delicious! the husband was skeptical but totally dug it. thank you!