Best Quick Savory Oatmeal Recipes

BEST OATMEAL RECIPES

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Here's the best oatmeal recipe! This master recipe makes rolled oats with the best chewy texture, or perfectly creamy steel cut oatmeal.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Breakfast

Time 7m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter (coconut oil for vegan)
2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats (do not use instant oats or steel cut oats)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup milk, plus more for serving (non-dairy milk for vegan)
4 cups water
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
Scant 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the salt and cinnamon. Turn the heat to low and carefully pour in the water or milk, stirring. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until tender, then remove from the heat. Serve immediately for a chunky texture, or stir in another 1/2 cup milk for a creamier body. The texture is intentionally chewy (not gloppy or soggy!). Top with desired toppings and serve. Store refrigerated for up to 2 week.
Bring water and milk to a boil. Watch to make sure that it does not boil over. Once just boiling, add the steel cut oats, salt and cinnamon and stir. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the oats are creamy and tender. Serve immediately with desired toppings. Stores refrigerated up to 1 week: it will become very thick, so stir in some milk or water when reheating.

SIMPLE SAVORY OATMEAL

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Want something savory in the morning, but needs to be quick and simple? This is it. I'd compare it most readily to a deluxe cheese grits recipe, but this has no cheese--and grits (unless instant) are typically a bunch more work. This was an alternative for my 10-year-old who always wanted eggs and sausage for breakfast. Fruits and brown sugar in the oatmeal wasn't cutting it.

Provided by dorkbean

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon cooked real bacon bits
1 teaspoon butter
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Cachere's®)

Steps:

Place water and oats in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook at 50% power, stirring half way through cooking, until oats are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in bacon bits and Creole seasoning until evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 495.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g