Savory Oatmeal with Eggs
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast! Add Cheddar and a soft-cooked egg, and you’ve got a cozy savory oatmeal that works for lunch or a light supper.
Oatmeal is always and forever a scrumptious breakfast, especially when it’s dressed up with something sweet. But if you told me I could only have oatmeal one way for the rest of my life (please don’t 😳), I’d pick this savory oatmeal with eggs.
This speedy recipe starts with a bowl of warm rolled oats, adds Cheddar cheese that melts right in, and finishes with a soft-cooked egg on top. Break that creamy yolk into the cheesy oats and you’ve got one of my favorite light lunches or suppers.
A few scallions and a grinding of black pepper make it extra lovely. Best of all, it takes about fifteen minutes from walking into the kitchen to sitting down with your bowl. Happy sigh.
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- What It Is: A savory version of oatmeal that includes some healthy protein!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: One (can be multiplied easily!)
- Calories: 484
- Cook Method: Stovetop
- Good For: A different take on breakfast, a light lunch or supper, a great pantry recipe with on-hand ingredients
⭐️ Why we love this recipe
- 🥣 Oatmeal gets a savory makeover. Rolled oats become a warm, creamy base for Cheddar and a soft-cooked egg.
- 🧀 Cheese makes every bite cozy. Stir some into the hot oats, then sprinkle the rest on top.
- 🍳 That soft yolk is the finishing touch. Break it into the oatmeal for a rich, silky sauce.
- ⏰ It’s ready in about 15 minutes. Just right for a quick lunch, easy breakfast or light supper.
- 🌿 Make it your own. Add scallions, herbs or a little black pepper to finish your bowl.
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📝 Ingredient notes
- Oats: Regular old-fashioned rolled oats make this creamy in about five minutes. Quick oats will be softer; steel-cut oats take much longer. If you use either, follow the package directions for the water and cooking time.
- Cheese: Sharp Cheddar gives the oatmeal plenty of flavor. Monterey Jack, Muenster or another cheese that melts smoothly will also work.
- Egg: Poached, soft-boiled or over-easy all work beautifully. Aim for a set white and a soft yolk that you can break into the oatmeal.
- Scallions: Optional, but they add a little freshness. Chives or parsley are lovely here too, along with freshly ground black pepper.
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👩🏻🍳 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 quarter cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, saving the rest to sprinkle on top. 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 about how to poach a perfect egg every time!
Yep! Anything that is shreddable and meltable will work. Try it with grated Swiss, shredded mozzarella or even good old chopped up Velveeta.
Yes! Quick oats make a softer bowl, while steel-cut oats stay chewier and take much longer. Follow the package directions for the water and cooking time, then add the cheese and egg as directed.
Drop your question in the comments section below and I promise to answer pronto!
Go give your oatmeal some love now, okay?
🍽️ What to serve with this recipe
This cheesy oatmeal is plenty satisfying on its own, but a little fruit or bacon makes it brunch, while a fresh salad turns it into supper.
Let’s turn that bowl of oatmeal into something savory, cheesy and topped with a gloriously runny egg! 🥣🍳
Savory Oatmeal with Eggs
Creamy Cheddar oatmeal topped with a soft-cooked egg makes a cozy breakfast, quick lunch or light supper in just 15 minutes.
- 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!
🥣 Recipe Variations
- Add some greens: Stir a handful of baby spinach into the hot oatmeal just before adding the cheese. It will wilt in a minute or two.
- Make it smoky: Top your bowl with crumbled cooked bacon and a few sliced scallions.
- Switch the cheese: Try Monterey Jack for a milder bowl or pepper Jack for a little kick.
- Turn up the heat: Add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes just before serving.
- Add mushrooms: Spoon some sautéed mushrooms over the finished oatmeal with the egg for an extra hearty supper.
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Awesome idea. I'm thinking a sprinkle of bacon would make this perfect for me…
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It's funny oatmeal and eggs are two breakfast classics, yet I've never thought of combining them on the same plate…. Great idea! Love your blog and love your photos. Will be following you from now on ;-)
I've never done savory oatmeal, but it's not too late to try! I think bacon wouldn't be a bad choice, like some other commenters mentioned :)
~Jacquelyn
I have long considered savory oatmeal, but it seemed too bizarre for my tastes. Until now. This looks delicious. I know what I'll be having for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Thanks!
I did this recently with cooked bulgar and a poached egg. It was seriously delicious!
Never thought of oatmeal as savory. That's a whole new world. I eat oatmeal a lot, with grated apple, blueberries, honey and walnuts. No milk or sugar.
One must admit that bacon would not be a bad idea here…just sayin'…Seriously though, I've never had savory oatmeal. Sounds dee-lish! We'll have to give it a go! Kari
great idea – never thought of cheese and egg! i love oatmeal – have it at least 3-4 days a week, but what I do is spoon a heap of homemade jam into it – I rarely eat toast but love to make jam, so it usually goes into the oatmeal and man it's tasty. This week I'm in peach marmalade mode…
This is amazing. I just recently gotten back to eating oatmeal again after I finally called my Dad up for the recipe. I know, a RECIPE for oatmeal?! Sounds ridiculous yes, but it's true. Ever since I went off for college, I bought packaged oatmeal and for some reason, never got it to tasting as good as how my Dad made them when I followed the instructions on the packaging. Turns out he cooks the oats for longer than what the instructions on the packaging are calling out for (exactly 5 minutes). Adds the milk right after since oatmeal gets cold really quickly and tops it off with a teaspoon or so of sugar. It's a classic. Just the way I grew up eating it!
So, I'm happy to say that I am happy to hear about another way to eat it. I'm definitely going to try this. :)
Patricia Ann
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LOVE this. Such a great combo!
Tell Emma…NOT true! I LOVE oatmeal! {Of course I love boiled and seasoned pig ears too, so….LOL} Oatmeal and peaches, honey, and walnuts with cinnamon is one of my favorite things to eat! And oatmeal drops in my peach cobbler….oatmeal and sauteed apples….Okay, I'll stop now! ^_^ I have to go and put some cheese in my oatmeal….without the egg! {sorry….YUCK!}
AND oatmeal increases a nursing momma's milk supply! Lol—tmi, perhaps! I'll have to give this a try! Thanks
I eat oatmeal every morning! The sugary variety though. What can I say, I'm a traditionalist. But I would love to have this for dinner! Personally, I think that the egg and cheese make this super healthy….added sources of protein!
I grew up eating shredded cheddar cheese in oatmeal. My dad introduced me to this. When I tell friends about adding cheddar cheese to oatmeal they can't visualize it.