I like to experiment in the kitchen, and make up recipes as I go along. Sometimes I come up with a recipe that deserves to be shared. Until now I had no voice to let people know my inventions. If you like the idea of me sharing my recipes, leave a comment on the blog to that effect. This morning’s breakfast menu for Ol’ Fuzzy is four strips of bacon cooked in the microwave oven (this provides the fat for the nest item.), Steve’s pan-fried oatmeal, one apple and one banana. The pan-fried oatmeal is so simple and easy to clean up afterward that I eat it the day after I eat pourage every time. It does require long enough preparation to freeze the oatmeal to be fried.
Ingredients: One portion of oatmeal pourage, frozen; oil or fat enough to coat the pan; cinnamon; syrup or other favorite topping.
Preparation: Cook oatmeal pourage as for serving (I usually cook two servings, eat one and prepare the other for frying.). In a soft plastic dish with a cover (mine is a square Ziploc brand of Tupperware analog leftover saver.) pour a serving of pourage so that it is no more than ¾ inch thick. (I pour mine so that it is about half an inch. If it comes out thicker, it doesn’t properly thaw in the pan.) Freeze hard.
Cooking: Heat pan with just enough fat or oil enough to cover the bottom of the pan, just as if cooking pancakes. (This is important because if it is too thick, the oatmeal soaks up the fat, and if it doesn’t coat the pan, the oatmeal will stick.) Place frozen pourage in pan and cover with a splash screen or lid. Turn every two minutes until both sides are crispy and brown while center is thawed and hot. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve with favorite pancake toppings.
Cleanup: One pan, one plate, one plastic dish with cover, fork, spatula, and splatters off the range top.
And that is it. It is a tasty and healthy whole grain breakfast dish (so long as you don’t use too much fat!) that is quick and easy to cook. Try it for yourself.
To make oatmeal in the microwave, Use at least a four cup dish. I use a four cup measuring glass cup. Use the same proportions that you usually use. I use 1 cup of milk (for added nutrition. Powered milk also works. And 1/2 cup of oats. This is for one portion. You would want to double it if you plan to use the leftovers the next day. Cook it in the microwave for 2 minutes, stir and cook it again. Stir and let it sit for a little bit. Add butter or grease so it sticks to your ribs longer. (If you are using Irish oats I'm not sure this recipe would work. They take a lot longer to cook and I am still trying to figure out how to use a crockpot for those.) Add applesauce or your favorite toppings. This porridge is good enough for Goldilocks. Don't burn your mouth.!
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