Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Savory Oatmeal and Soft-Cooked Egg 4.0 (157) Close Servings: 1 Try a savory approach to your morning oatmeal with the addition of a soft-cooked egg and shredded cheddar cheese. Directions In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add oats and pinch of salt; stir, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a small nonstick pan over medium. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Add egg and cook until white is set and yolk is still runny, about 3 minutes. Season egg to taste with salt and pepper. Serve oatmeal in a bowl topped with cheese, egg, and scallion greens.