Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)
- 1/2 cup water
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- pinch of garlic powder
- 1 slice of reduced-fat bacon, cooked and chopped (save a few pieces for garnish)
- 1 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
In a medium size pan, heat the oats, milk, water, and salt over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, approximately 5-6 minutes, stir in the chopped bacon, pepper, and garlic powder. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 more minutes.
Then add the cheddar and give it a few more stirs to incorporate. You don’t want to stir too much because the mixture begins to get pretty sticky.
Pour into a serving bowl and top with bacon garnish.
Note: This was one of my first savory oat recipes. It turned out really well! The oats were a blank canvas for the bite from the sharp cheddar and the smokiness of the bacon. It reminded me a lot of a risotto.
Nutritional Info
1 servings = per serving
Calories: 295
Fat: 8.5 g
Carbs: 34 g
Protein: 19 g
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Yes…OMG is right.
I’ve done the oatmeal and sharp cheddar to great success and I was just thinking that bacon and oatmeal would taste good together…
Perfect. I’ve been experimenting with savory oatmeal recipes for a while now, including cheesy ones, but I’ve been meaning to add bacon. One question – Do you add the bacon straight from the package or do you cook it first? I assume raw, but does it get crispy in the microwave?
Wow, thanks for asking! We left that part out of the directions. The bacon should be cooked, using whatever method works best for you (micro, skillet, baked in the oven, etc).
Enjoy!
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