How do you poach an egg?

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!

Can I use a different kind of cheese?

Yep! Anything that is shreddable and meltable will work. Try it with grated Swiss, shredded mozzarella or even good old chopped up Velveeta.

Can I use instant oats, or steel cut oats?

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.

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Savory Oatmeal with Soft-Cooked Egg and Cheddar

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast anymore, it also makes a fabulous healthy dinner! Try some savory oatmeal with soft-cooked egg and cheddar.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 tablespoon sliced scallions

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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