If your usual oatmeal routine involves cinnamon, brown sugar or maybe a handful of berries, prepare to have your breakfast world rocked. Welcome to the world of savory oatmeal.That's right—your favorite sweet breakfast has crossed over to the savory side. Let us explain. When the weather turns a little bit cooler, we love digging into creamy, comforting one-bowl meals—think rice bowls, polenta, Cream of Wheat and risotto. They're warm, they're filling, they're customizable and most importantly, they're delicious.Savory oatmeal had been on my radar for a while, but when I came across Cassie Yeung’s savory oatmeal on TikTok—yes, the same Cassie who went viral for her Wet Wet Sauce and competed on season 2 of Next Level Chef—I knew it was time to try the trend. Yeung, who has a new cookbook dropping this week, Bad B*tch in the Kitch: Craveable Asian Recipes to Ditch the Takeout, made some time to talk to Parade about her go-to oatmeal recipe and help us dial it in at home.
Yeung says that she grew up eating congee for breakfast, so to scratch that itch, she started making savory oats to mimic the flavor and texture. "I feel like oats are often overlooked," she tells Parade, "but they're actually extremely versatile and I think adding notes of umami can really make them shine and be the next big thing." So, oatmeal with punchy white pepper, soy sauce and fresh scallions topped with a runny fried egg? At first, it might sound a little odd. But after one bite, I realized this is the upgrade my mornings have definitely been missing.It’s a little salty, a little creamy, and completely satisfying—proof that oatmeal doesn’t have to be sweet to be comforting. I now find myself looking forward to this savory version even more than my usual brown sugar-cinnamon-banana combo. And once you try it, there’s a good chance you’ll never look at oatmeal the same way again, either. Let's dive in.Related: The Swiss Way to Make Oatmeal 10x Better?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter. ??
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Savory oatmeal is exactly as it sounds: You're making oatmeal as you normally would, but you're swapping your berries and honey for savory ingredients. You can cook the oats in water or something more savory, like bone broth. As Yeung says, "people often pigeonhole oats to be sweet," which is even more of a reason to push the culinary boundaries and add flavors that you'd typically find in a soup, stir-fry or rice bowl: soy sauce, scallions, eggs and a touch of spice. It’s the same cozy bowl of oats, just dressed up a little differently. And instead of tasting like dessert, it tastes like the best-ever comfort food to jumpstart a chilly fall day.
You can top your savory oatmeal with pretty much anything you like (more on that later), but Yeung's recipe is a great place to start. The warm, cozy bowl of oats is also a perfect easy breakfast-for-dinner (AKA "brinner") option on those lazy evening when you don't want to do much cooking. It's worth noting that to make savory oatmeal, you need to start with plain, unsweetened oats. This isn't a place to use that packet of apple-cinnamon instant oatmeal, unless you're in the mood for a sweet-savory breakfast combo.Related: The Best Way To Make Oatmeal, According to Ina Garten
@cassyeungmoneysavory oatmeal bc I can’t stand sweet breakfast anymore
♬ original sound - Cassie YeungIngredients Needed for Cassie Yeung’s Savory Oatmeal
For this incredibly warm and comforting start to your day, you'll need rolled oats, scallions, soy sauce, bone broth (or veggie/chicken broth), white pepper and a fried egg. (If you want to be a little extra, Yeung says you really can't go wrong with adding mushrooms in, either!)Related: Here's What Happens to Your Body if You Eat Oatmeal Every Day
At its core, savory oatmeal follows the same formula as the classic version: oats plus liquid, cooked until creamy before adding your toppings. For Yeung's version, start by cooking your rolled oats on the stove with bone broth ("I like to add in chicken bone broth for some extra collagen and protein," she says) instead of water. While the oats simmer, fry an egg in a separate pan until the edges are golden and crisp.When the oats are nearly done, drizzle in a bit of soy sauce, a sprinkle of white pepper and a handful of sliced scallions. Stir to combine, then spoon into a bowl. Top with the fried egg and finish with an extra splash of soy sauce, salt and more scallions for garnish. If you like it spicy, take a cue from Yeung's TikTok and add a swirl of sriracha or a spoonful of sambal oelek.Related: How To Make the Perfect Pot of Oatmeal, According to a Pennsylvania Bed and Breakfast Manager
My Honest Thoughts About the Savory Oatmeal Recipe
Let me just say: soy sauce, white pepper and fried eggs just might be the most underrated breakfast combo out there. The white pepper adds a subtle heat that’s softer and more floral than your usual black pepper and pairs wonderfully with the richness of the runny egg yolk and creaminess of the oats. And who doesn't love a pretty green garnish for a little pop of freshness?
It's a five-star combo all around, and I loved it from the first bite. I also loved that this recipe hits that perfect transition between seasons. It’s cozy but not heavy, ideal for the mornings when I want something warm but I'm not ready for a full-on heavy meal that'll put me back to sleep.
I followed Yeung's recipe, but substituted regular broth instead of bone broth and omitted the spicy topping. Next time, I'll play around with simmering the oats in a mixture of half water and half broth, because my first try was a tad salty for my liking. But I love how the oats are the perfect neutral canvas for, really, anything you've got on hand or need to use up from your fridge. How did I not think of this before?Related: We Tried 10 Instant Oatmeals and You Can Buy the Winner at Walmart
Yeung has other ideas for savory oats beyond her TikTok recipe too. She shares another version with Parade: "Sauté ginger and garlic in a little bit of oil or butter in a saucepan. Add mushrooms and cook until they've browned. Bring that to a boil, then add in the oats. Allow that to simmer until the oats thicken, then I like to add in a little bit of soy sauce, sesame oil and top with a fried egg, kimchi, green onions and white pepper." Yes, please!
Fans of Yeung's TikTok have their own versions to share as well:
"Chili crisp, a little shredded cheddar, soft boiled egg cut open and oozing," says one TikToker. "Hear me out Cassie—Pho Oats," says another. "Your pho broth, oats, top it with some sliced meat or rotisserie chicken, fried egg, kimchi, razzle dazzle ✨," says another, with the response: "PhOATS." Genius.The mention of the cheddar cheese got me thinking that pretty much anything you might stuff into an omelet—cooked peppers and onions, browned sausage, ham, crispy bacon, fresh herbs, any and all of the cheeses—would be perfect for topping savory oatmeal too. Thanks to Yeung's inspiration, I can tell I'm going to be running my savory oatmeal experiments all fall and winter—and I couldn't be happier about that.
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