Hungry Girl's Cheesy Oats

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/4 tsp plus 1 dash of salt
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp light whipped butter or light buttery spread
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• dash of black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium pot, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil.

2. Add oats and a dash of salt, and return to boil.

 

3. Reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 40 minutes, or until thickened.

 

4. Add remaining ingredients, including remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

 

5. Cook and stir until butter and cheese have melted and entire dish is uniform, about one minute.