Savoury Oatmeal Breakfast Cups with Poached Eggs
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
6 servings
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Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) back bacon, chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) onion, chopped
1 (1) clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) rolled oats
1 (1) egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
1/8 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/8 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh thyme, chopped
12 (12) poached eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2. In skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; cook bacon, onion and garlic for about 5 minutes or until bacon is opaque and onion is softened. Add oats; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until oats are lightly browned.
  3. Whisk egg with milk, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup (60 ml) cheese, parsley and thyme. Stir into oat mixture.
  4. Divide mixture among muffin cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until oatmeal is firm and lightly golden.
  5. Transfer 2 breakfast cups to each plate; top each with a poached egg and sprinkle with remaining cheese.