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Ingredients
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1 cup water
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 tablespoon cooked real bacon bits
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1 teaspoon butter
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½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Cachere's®)
Directions
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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.
Cook’s Note
There are many ways to go with this dish. Keeping it savory, I would keep a small amount of fat and season with salt and pepper. You can substitute olive oil, bacon or sausage drippings, fish oil, or flavored oils for the butter, and you can substitute spice-seasoned salt, garlic or onion salt, or a small amount of dry bouillon for the salt and pepper. Use fake bacon bits, scrambled egg, tuna, ground sausage, or cubed ham in place of the bacon.
If desired, add green onion, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, or dried green herbs such as an Italian blend.
Cook the oats according to your preference. I find cooking in the microwave for twice the recommended duration at 50% power works well and avoids spillovers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
218 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 218 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
Sodium 495mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 9g | 17% |
Calcium 29mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 165mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.