You know that feeling where you have a really awesome idea and then google it to find that a million other people also had the same really awesome idea? Well, here we are, I present to you: Savory Oatmeal.
Also known as “Svoats.”
^I swear I read that somewhere. There’s no way I could make that up.
The beauty of this recipe is that all I had to do was clean out the leftovers I had in my fridge and throw them together in a bowl. I toasted and cooked steel cut oats in a combination of water and milk (steel cut oats can take up to 30 minutes to cook, so if you’re in a rush any oatmeal will do). While your oatmeal is cooking, prepare your toppings. I used leftover onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and eggs, but feel free to experiment with an array of vegetables and toppings, like mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, toasted nuts and/or herbs, or even consider cooking your oatmeal in chicken broth! Serve warm.
- 1 cup steel cut oats*
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon (or turkey bacon), roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp onions, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- green onions, for topping
- grated cheddar cheese, for topping
- fried or poached eggs, for topping
- In a saucepan, combine milk and water and bring to a light boil.
- In a skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat until it melts. Add oatmeal and toss in butter for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Transfer to the saucepan and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25-30 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste.
- In the meantime, place chopped bacon on a pan, and then bring the heat up to medium. Cook for about 9-10 minutes or until crisp, flipping occasionally. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, drain all the grease but about 1 tbsp, and add the onions. Saute for a few minutes, until lightly browned and tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Scoop oatmeal into bowl, and top with bacon, onions, cheese, and eggs (or any other desired toppings). Serve immediately.
- *feel free to use any type of oatmeal
Yum! This looks so good! I love that it is savory and not sweet, such a great twist.
Thank you!! =)
mmmm yes. Just got outta bed, this looks perfect, will go dandy with my cuppa! x
Thank you!! Yes, perfect with coffee!
I’ve had tons of really awesome ideas out-staged by google, so I hear you there. Love this idea. I’ve never made savory oatmeal, but will definitely have to give it a try!
I’m glad I’m not alone!! 🙂 Thank you!
Wow I love what you did her Jasmine! Very cool and looks amazing!
Thank you, Lynn!! 🙂
Most welcome Jasmine! yummy
Jasmine, this really is a different and interesting take on oats 🙂 Svoats hmmmmm, I like it 🙂 got to try this for sure 🙂
Yes, it’s definitely different! Thanks, Lynne!
This looks like a great start to the day. Lovely photo!
Thank you so much! 🙂
? this sounds amazing!
Thank you, Jamie!
Ooh, would never have thought to have a savoury version – so I’d have totally bought into it being your own idea! Looks delicious 🙂
Haha, man, I should’ve stuck to that story!! 😉 Thanks, Haylee!
Does look savory! And I know what you mean about there being millions of recipes out there for an idea that just pops into your head – but we can all put our little spin on it to make it our own – right Jasmine!! ?
That’s very true – we can make it our own! Thank you, Linda!! 🙂
That could be the perfect thing for brunch this weekend – it looks simple but delicious 🙂
Yes! It’s so simple! Thank you 🙂
This looks wonderful, Jasmine!
Thanks, sweet friend!
Looks TOO good. & yes, I get shut down with every food idea I have. I google & 800 other bloggers have done it. So I just try & do it better. 😉 Which I’m pretty positive you did here!
This is why we’re friends!! Thank you, Rachel!! 🙂
I like the idea. It has all the ingredients I like and seems so easy to prepare. Awesome cooking.
Yes, so easy! And so easy to customize to your preferences. Thank you!
This is literally the first time I’ve heard of savory oatmeal. I’m super excited to try this out!
I’m so glad I was the first to tell you, haha! 🙂 Thank you!!
Don’t worry about if the idea is on Google or not… a good idea is always a good idea!!!
Love, thp
Very true – thank you!
I’ve seen savory oatmeal, but have yet to try it. Looks so good with the egg:p
Thank you!
Now this is actually something I could possibly make!! I am really not great at cooking but I am slowly getting there. First step breakfast 😉
You could definitely do this, friend! And you can add whatever you like or would normally have for bfast!
I’m so intrigued! I always go the sweet route with my oatmeal… love this idea! (Even if it wasn’t yours originally) I would have never thought of it on my own, so thank you for bringing it to my attention!
You’re so sweet (no pun intended)! It really was good!