Cheesy Savory Oatmeal
This Cheesy Savory Oatmeal is made with cheddar cheese and topped with spinach, sweet potato, and a fried egg for a filling and delicious breakfast. It's a great option for when you're craving something savory in the morning and want to switch it up!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or more as needed
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced small
- 1/4 cup shallot minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 3/4 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- Green onion for garnish
- Hot sauce for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sweet potato and cook for 4-5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Meanwhile, add the steel cut oats, rolled oats, water (or broth) and salt to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oats have softened.
- Add the shallot and spinach to the skillet with the sweet potato and sauté for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted; remove from the heat.
- Spray a separate skillet with nonstick spray, then cook the eggs until they’re cooked to your liking.
- Once the oats are done, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese.
- Assemble: divide the oatmeal into 3 bowls, then top it with the sweet potato mixture and add a fried egg on top of each bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and hot sauce (optional), along with more salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*Make ahead: you can prep the oatmeal ahead of time and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Then, when you're ready to eat it, cook the vegetables and egg and reheat the oats in a skillet or in the microwave.
*Other topping options include: kale, bell peppers, mushrooms, bacon
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18759IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 5mg
