Hearty oats, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies make this a filling and tasty way to add more oats to your meals.
Savory Oatmeal
![Bowl of cheesy oatmeal topped with chopped tomatoes.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/recipe-imgs/FH%20Savory%20Oatmeal_DSC0880.png)
Ingredients
½ cup 1% or nonfat milk
1 ½ cups low-sodium broth (any flavor)
½ cup steel cut oats
⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped tomatoes
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine milk and broth in a medium saucepan over high heat. Heat until mixture starts to boil.
- Stir in oats and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Oats should be tender and cooked through.
- Stir in cheese and green onion. Top with tomatoes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- No steel cut oats? Use old fashioned rolled oats. Use ½ cup less broth and cook for 15 minutes.
You might also like...
Pineapple Veggie Chicken
![Medium bowl of chicken, pineapple and vegetables in broth served with rice.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/asian_citrus_chicken_v_watermarked.jpg?itok=e61aaQJ3)
Pineapple Veggie Chicken
Chicken breast simmered in a sweet and tangy broth with a hint of citrus, garlic, and ginger.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
10 cups
Sweet Potato and Orange Muffins
![Pulled-apart fluffy and moist sweet potato muffins.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/sweet_potato_muffin_DSC2111.jpg?itok=z3FDhkgK)
Sweet Potato and Orange Muffins
A warm and comforting combination of whole wheat, sweet potatoes, warm spices, and tangy orange make these muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Makes:
12 muffins
Crispy Parmesan Baked Fish
![Photo of Crispy Parmesan Baked Fish](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/Crispy%20Parmesan%20Baked%20Fish_0_0.jpg?itok=uv2BNY9m)
Crispy Parmesan Baked Fish
Light and healthy battered white fish with parmesan and herbs. This a great recipe to add more fish to your meals.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Makes:
8 Servings
Broccoli Raisin Salad
![A bowl is filled with crunchy salad featuring broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/FH%20Broccoli%20Raisin%20Salad_DSC1438_1.jpg?itok=Rbrvo4Wt)
Broccoli Raisin Salad
A quick and delicious salad that will be a hit at home or at a party.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Makes:
6 Cups
Pozole with Chicken
![Large bowl of pozole soup sprinkled with cilantro.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/Untitled%20design%20%281%29_1.png?itok=UIUlbdVn)
Pozole with Chicken
Flavorful stew made with hominy, red chile sauce and shredded chicken.
Prepare:
15 to 20 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Makes:
6 cups
Fruit Smoothie 2 (with milk)
![Thick pink smoothie in a glass with a straw.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/styles/120_wide/public/recipe-imgs/Fruit%20Smoothie%202%20w.%20milk_DSC1393.jpg?itok=-AFIUff2)
Fruit Smoothie 2 (with milk)
A delicious homemade fruit-flavored shake for breakfast, snack, or on the go!
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
6 cups
Comments
Sherman Extension used this in the fall of 2019 as part of an afterschool teen cooking class for youth at Sherman School. The teens were highly suspicous of the recipe, as they were used to "sweet" not savory oatmeal. However, when it was cooking, they started sniffing and making comments like "that smells good". Upon sampling, one of the boys pronounced it "awesome, like rice-a-roni" and finished off the whole pan AND took home a copy of the recipe!