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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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! :)
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
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!
I just love your Recipe. It was very delicious!!
I just love your Recipe.
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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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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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. :) :)
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LOVE Oatmeal! Sweet or savory, it’s delish! This looks wonderful!
Thanks! I could eat oatmeal every day, I think! :)
This is one of my favourite combinations, although my roommates tend to look at me as if I've got three heads!
That looks amazing! I never think to eat my oatmeal savory…now I know I should!
had this for dinner last night – ridiculously delicious! the husband was skeptical but totally dug it. thank you!