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Cheesy Savory Oatmeal with Sweet Potatoes and Fried Eggs Recipe

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3.9 from 7 reviews

This Cheesy Savory Oatmeal recipe transforms traditional oats with hearty sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, melted cheddar cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, creating a comforting and nutritious breakfast or brunch option packed with flavor and texture.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Oatmeal Base

  • 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

Vegetable and Oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or more as needed)
  • 1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced small)
  • 1/4 cup shallot (minced)
  • 2 cups spinach

Eggs and Garnish

  • 3 eggs
  • Green onion for garnish
  • Hot sauce for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Sweet Potato: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and diced sweet potato and cook for 4-5 minutes until it starts to soften.
  2. Cook Oats: In a large saucepan, combine steel cut oats, rolled oats, water or chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the oats are softened and creamy, about 20 minutes.
  3. Sauté Shallot and Spinach: Add minced shallot and spinach to the skillet with sweet potato. Sauté for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted, then remove from the heat to prevent overcooking.
  4. Cook Eggs: Spray a separate skillet with nonstick spray and cook the eggs to your preferred level of doneness, whether sunny side up, over easy, or scrambled.
  5. Add Cheese to Oats: Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  6. Assemble the Dish: Divide the cheesy oatmeal into three bowls. Top each bowl with a generous portion of the sweet potato, shallot, and spinach mixture. Add a cooked egg on top of each serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional hot sauce, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • Using chicken broth instead of water enhances the savory flavor of the oatmeal.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with any melting cheese of your choice like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
  • Adjust salt and hot sauce according to your taste preference for spiciness and seasoning.
  • For a vegan version, omit cheese and eggs and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • The combination of steel cut and rolled oats creates a perfect texture balance—chewy yet creamy.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/cheesy-savory-oatmeal-with-sweet-potatoes-and-fried-eggs-recipe/