Turn leftover oatmeal into fried oatmeal squares

〇Atmir is No my favorite food.this look like me a child eating lima beans, Eat with a sad face. But with butter, there is a way to turning oatmeal into uniform haters can fun: Squares of crispy fried oatmeal.

If you have ever eaten oatmeal in the fridge you how it is perceived solidifyOats contain a significant amount of starch, and cooking rolled oats can starch is gelatinized, it will be a thick porridge. As it cools, the oatmeal will set and retain its shape. In fact, right out of the fridge, you can unmould oatmeal from a bowl and hold it in its shape so much that you can hold it in your hand like a starchy frisbee for a trash can.

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Similar to polenta, this thick starchy brick can be shaped and fried in butter. What was once an appetizing, wet, gray brick of despair can be transformed into a golden, toasted, crunchy-edged treat. Served.

Frying oatmeal squares starts with plain old oatmeal. It’s also good for sunny oatmeal eaters (like me) who want to but can’t handle eating warm mash often.

After cooking the oatmeal Pour into a lightly oiled baking dish or walled container according to package directions. The intention is to have a 1/2-inch thick layer of oatmeal. If making tomorrow, cover However, it is not necessary if frying on the same day). Chill for 1 hour or overnight. When ready, unscrew the edges to remove the oatmeal mold and flip the container onto a cutting board. Cut the oat plate into squares. Or, if you’re only making one or two squares, leave the oatmeal in the dish, cut the shape while it’s inside, and use a spatula to scoop out the pieces. , it is recommended to serrate a serrated knife. In a skillet, heat 1/4 tablespoon salted butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the oatmeal chunks and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Flip the squares over and brown the other side for another 2 minutes.

Salted butter is the point. If you only have unsalted, I recommend sprinkling a pinch of salt on both sides of the oat squares before frying. Oatmeal, bacon, cheese, and a runny nose.

For an even more savory level up, toss the oatmeal squares into grated hard cheese, like in my recipe below. . The heat of the frying pan melts the cheese, and since it is a hard cheese with a low moisture content, it quickly browns. The sides will also melt and become crispy. Finally, you’ll be presented with a mouthwatering parcel of oats wrapped in cheese.

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material:

• 1 ½ cup cooked old-fashioned oatmeal
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon salted butter
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Make oatmeal as usual, following package directions. While still hot, lightly pour in the oatmeal-Rectangular baking dish greased with oil. Smooth the top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. (If you already have leftover oatmeal in your fridge, don’t worry about making squares. Take a knife and cut up oat “steaks” and fry them.)

Spread a cold oat board on a cutting board and cut into 4-6 squares with a serrated knife. Firmly press 1 tablespoon of cheese on one side of one square.

Melt 1/4 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.Once the butter has melted, add the oatmeal squares to the cheese side. under, to the frying pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Press 1 tablespoon of cheese upward while baking. Once the cheese is browned, flip the square over and he’ll bake for another 2 minutes or until browned.

Repeat for all squares.Sprinkle salt on each oatmeal square and serve with eggs, stews, salads or on its own.