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Savory Oatmeal Is Underrated. Here’s What You’ve Been Missing

Eight recipes to make your oatmeal more interesting, from easy pizza oatmeal to Parmesan oatmeal cookies.

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Corrie Evanoff

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Change Your Oat Game Forever With Savory Pizza Oatmeal

This is a no-fuss recipe that you can mess around with as you’d like.

Savory Butternut Squash Oatmeal

A pleasantly creamy, yet savory dish, akin to butternut squash risotto.

Dashi Oats With Crunchy Veg

Instant dashi powder gives so much savory umami flavor to the oats that this porridge can easily be served for dinner.

Savory Oatmeal Shines With Corn, Cheese and Crispy Pepperoni

This pantry-friendly savory oatmeal with corn and cheese proves that oats are for more than a sweet breakfast.

5-Ingredient Savory Oatmeal (Chinese-Style)

This savory oatmeal is simmered with chicken stock until creamy, topped with runny eggs, seasoned with soy sauce and chili oil, and finished up with crispy fried shallots. The gluten-free adaptable dish is so easy to put together and the combo creates a bold taste with a beautiful texture.

Customizable Savory Oatmeal

Savory oatmeal is a delicious, hearty, and inexpensive meal that can be customized to use ingredients you have on hand.

Savory Oatmeal With Greens and Yogurt

Take a break from sweetened oatmeal for breakfast and try this savory version, simple enough to prepare even on a busy weekday morning (though for that matter, it’s good any time of day).

Savory Oatmeal Parmesan Cookies

The perfect excuse to start dinner with cookies.

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