Ingredients
Scale
For the Oatmeal:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Greens:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced, grated, or pressed
- 2 bunches Swiss chard, ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Drizzle of toasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Eggs, fried or poached to desired doneness
- Scallions, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Drizzle of toasted sesame oil
- Hot sauce
Instructions
For the Oatmeal:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Season with a pinch of salt and then add in the oats. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and season with pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
For the Greens:
- In a large skillet, crisp the bacon until rendered. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish.
- Remove the pan from the heat for a few minutes and then add in the garlic. Return the pan to medium-low heat, so as not to burn the garlic. Cook garlic for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add in the greens and red pepper flakes, tossing them evenly in the garlic and oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the greens are softened and wilted but still have texture.
- Season, to taste, with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
To Serve:
- Spoon oatmeal into serving bowls and top with the greens, reserved crispy bacon, and other desired toppings. I like a runny egg, scallions, hot sauce, another drizzle of sesame oil, and some toasted sesame seeds for crunch. Serve immediately.