Simple Savory Oatmeal

Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Servings:
1

Yield:
1 cup

Ingredients

Directions

Place water and oats in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook at 50% power, stirring half way through cooking, until oats are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in bacon bits and Creole seasoning until evenly distributed.

Cook’s Note

There are many ways to go with this dish. Keeping it savory, I would keep a small amount of fat and season with salt and pepper. You can substitute olive oil, bacon or sausage drippings, fish oil, or flavored oils for the butter, and you can substitute spice-seasoned salt, garlic or onion salt, or a small amount of dry bouillon for the salt and pepper. Use fake bacon bits, scrambled egg, tuna, ground sausage, or cubed ham in place of the bacon.

If desired, add green onion, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, or dried green herbs such as an Italian blend.

Cook the oats according to your preference. I find cooking in the microwave for twice the recommended duration at 50% power works well and avoids spillovers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)