Simple Savory Oatmeal

Want something savory in the morning, but needs to be quick and simple? This is it. I'd compare it most readily to a deluxe cheese grits recipe, but this has no cheese--and grits (unless instant) are typically a bunch more work. This was an alternative for my 10-year-old who always wanted eggs and sausage for breakfast. Fruits and brown sugar in the oatmeal wasn't cutting it.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon bits
• ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Cachere's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.