Did you know that oatmeal can be savory? Switch up your oatmeal routine and make a batch of this delicious savory oatmeal. You’ll need rolled oats, mushrooms, sage, and a fried egg to make this dreamy, umami-inspired savory oatmeal. We are all about oatmeal recipes and savory breakfasts (two opposites?). Traditionally oatmeal is a sweeter breakfast (hello Instant pot steel cut oats, overnight oats recipes, microwave oatmeal), but more recently we’ve been exploring with savory oatmeal! Hear us out, it’s kind of similar to grits or polenta but made with oats. Ours is ultra creamy and made with the most delicious caramelized onion topping. We served it with fried egg and a few seeds for crunch. Why we love savory oatmeal! It’s a great way to add savory flavors and vegetables to your breakfast. Savory oatmeal is ready in under 20 minutes. This savory oatmeal is so creamy you won’t be able to get enough. This recipe is so versatile and you can top it with whatever sauteed veggies you have on hand.
What You Need for Savory Oatmeal
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Rolled oats
- Beef broth
- Maple syrup
- White mushrooms
- Salt
- Fresh sage leaves
- Eggs
- Pepitas
- Goat cheese crumbles
Can I use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats? Yes, you can use steel cut oats in the recipe. You would need to up the liquid by 1/2 cup to 1 cup (either broth or water). You will also need to allow the oatmeal to simmer a bit longer, too.
More savory oatmeal ideas
If you want to try different add-ins or topping combinations try one of the combinations below.
- Peppers + onions + kilbasa
- Scrambled eggs + bacon bits
- Ham + cheese
- Sun-dried tomatoes + fresh mozzarella
How to Make Savory Oatmeal
Savory oatmeal is ready in 20 minutes. Just follow the simple steps below and you’ll have a creamy savory oatmeal in no time!
Create a Base
The base of this oatmeal is so important. It creates the savory flavors that make this the best oatmeal ever. Be sure to sauté the garlic, onions, and salt (don’t forget the salt) long enough that a fond is created at the bottom of the pan. After that you add the rolled oats and toast them before adding liquid to the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a spatula to get all that delicious flavor from the onions and garlic.
Cook the Oats
Once you’ve added the oats, broth, water, and maple to the pot and everything is combined, simmer the oats over medium heat, stirring consistently.
Prepare the Toppings
While the oatmeal is simmering, prepare the toppings for the oatmeal by first cooking the chopped mushrooms on low with salt and the fresh sage leaves for 8-10 minutes. When you are cooking mushrooms, be sure to add enough salt (to draw the moisture out of the mushrooms and enough olive oil (so the mushrooms brown). Before topping the savory oats with the mushrooms, discard the sage leaves. Prepare fried eggs in a skillet to however you would like them!
Serve the Savory Oats
Once the oats are ready, top them with mushrooms, a fried egg, pepitas, and goat cheese crumbles.
Storage Instructions
To store oatmeal, let the oatmeal cool completely before placing it in an air tight container and placing it in the refrigerator.
How do you reheat oatmeal?
To reheat this savory oatmeal, place the oatmeal in a small pot and add 1/4 cup of water or broth. Heat the broth over low/medium heat and stir the liquid into the oats until the oats are warm. Add as much liquid as you would like to create the consistency you are looking for.
Freezer Directions
Yes, you can freeze oatmeal. We recommend freezing this oatmeal before adding the cheese. To freeze this oatmeal, scoop it into a greased muffin tin and place it in the freezer. Once the oatmeal has completely frozen, place the oatmeal cups in a freezer safe bag. When you are ready to reheat the oatmeal, place a few of the oatmeal cups in a bot with some water or broth and warm it up over low heat, carefully breaking up the frozen oatmeal cups.
