Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, deliver the water to a boil. Then add the rolled oats, lessen the warm temperature, and permit them to simmer for approximately five mins, stirring now and again till the oats attain your preferred consistency. While the oats are cooking, put the bacon in a skillet over medium heat till crispy, about five-7 minutes. Now remove the bacon from the skillet and region it on a paper towel to empty. Once cooled, disintegrate the bacon into small portions. In the same skillet, fry the egg to your liking (sunny-side up, over-clean, or scrambled). You can use a little olive oil if wished. Season with salt and pepper. Once the oats are finished cooking, spoon them right into a bowl. Top with the crumbled bacon and fried egg. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of heat if desired. Garnish with fresh chives or green onions for introduced flavor and a pop of color. Serve without delay and revel in your savory bacon and egg oatmeal!