Savory Oatmeal with Egg & Bacon

This drool-worthy savory oatmeal with a fried egg is the thing to make for an epic brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.

Bacon & Egg Savory Oatmeal

I’m totally serious when I tell you that oats are the “new” thing to use as a base for a bowl of wonderful food. This oatmeal is as epic as my savory oatmeal recipe with summer vegetables, but with the classic breakfast flavors we all love.

If creamy savory oatmeal and a little crispy bacon weren't enough, add a runny egg yolk, and you'll see why an egg is one of the best toppings for savory oats and other favorites like my Breakfast Naan.

How to Make Savory Oats with Egg

Here is what you'll need to do to make savory oats with egg for dinner or brunch:

1. Cook the bacon.
   Brown the bacon in a large pot until crispy. Once done, set aside on a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess fat.
2. Cook the oats.
   To the bacon drippings, toast the oats for 30 seconds. Add the water and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the oats reach a thick consistency. Add half the cheese so it melts and creates an irresistible cheesy texture.
3. Cook the eggs.
   Sunny side up, over easy, cook the eggs to your liking.
4. Assemble!
   Once the oatmeal is cooked, serve it in a bowl, and top with remaining shredded cheese, an egg, bacon bits, and chopped chives if using.

More Toppings for Savory Egg Oatmeal

You can customize this savory oatmeal with many other incredible ingredients! Try toppings like:

• Fried egg + easy guacamole
• Pico de Gallo + fried egg
• Black bean & corn salsa
• Sheet pan shrimp fajitas
• Roasted beets + fried egg + goat cheese

More Savory Oat Recipes

Other recipes to top your savory oats are butternut squash & chorizo hash, pan-roasted caramelized Brussel sprouts, and this dinner oatmeal with roasted butternut squash.

Savory Oatmeal with Egg & Bacon

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Crispy bacon pieces are the icing on the cake for this savory oatmeal with egg recipe that's easy and delicious.

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Ingredients

• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

Cook the bacon:

• In a large pot over medium low heat, brown the bacon for 7 minutes or until crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside onto a paper towel lined plate.

Make the oatmeal:

• To the bacon drippings, add oats and cook for 30 seconds to toast. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and allow to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the oats reach a thick consistency, adding more water in necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add half the cheese and stir to combine. Keep warm.

Fry the eggs:

• While the oatmeal cooks, in a large greased non-stick pan cook eggs sunny-side up or over easy.

Assemble:

• Once the oatmeal is cooked, serve it in a bowl, top with remaining shredded cheese, an egg, bacon bits, and chopped chives, if using.

Equipment

Bacon Microwave Tray

Oatmeal Mug

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg