Savory Oatmeal with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

• 12oz pack of Smoky Paprika Small Batch Bacon
• 2 cups uncooked rolled oats
• 4 cups water
• Salt
• 5 scallions, light green and white portions thinly sliced, and separately, the dark green portions sliced for topping
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fried or poached eggs, for topping (1 per person; optional)

Recipe

1. In a medium pot bring water and a pinch of salt to boil.
2. Add in oats and cook on low stirring for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover and let stand.
4. Meanwhile cook bacon. Once cool, cut into small pieces.
5. Fry eggs (if using)
6. When ready, add 3/4 of the bacon and cheese, plus the light green/white scallions into the oatmeal.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Divide oatmeal into bowls topping each with a fried egg, the remaining cheese & bacon and the dark green scallions.
9. Serve and enjoy this hearty breakfast.

MAKE THIS RECIPE WITH:

SMOKY PAPRIKA SMALL BATCH BACON STRIPS