# Pesto Potato Porridge Recipes The Homemade Cheesy Savory Oatmeal Bowls Feature Gouda and Garlic By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-savory-oatmeal References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/07/currently-crushing-on-187/) & [snixykitchen](http://www.snixykitchen.com/2017/07/05/cheesy-savory-oatmeal-with-crispy-potatoes-pesto/) This cheesy savory oatmeal is a different take on a traditional breakfast. Created by Sarah Menanix from the food blog Snixy Kitchen, the oatmeal recipe is made with shredded gouda cheese and roasted garlic, then topped with [crispy new potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-bridges-potato-bakes), pesto and soft boiled eggs. Whether you prefer a more savory morning meal or want to enjoy [porridge all day long](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horlicks), this dish can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It can also be made ahead of time. The gouda oatmeal bowls call for delicious ingredients including minced shallots, olive oil and steel cut as well as old fashioned rolled oats. You can make your own summery pesto at home or use a store-bought variety. The cheesy savory oatmeal is also garnished with sunflower seeds for extra crunch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cheesy-oatmeal Fusion:** Opportunity for food industry to introduce new savory oatmeal flavors using cheese-based recipes. - **Pesto Infused Breakfast:** Opportunity for food industry to offer pesto-infused breakfast options beyond eggs and toast, such as pesto porridge. - **Meal-prep Breakfast Bowls:** Opportunity for food industry to introduce more make-ahead breakfast options, such as savory oatmeal bowls with various toppings. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Opportunities for manufacturers and restaurants to introduce new savory porridge flavors and pesto-infused breakfast options. - **Meal Prep Industry:** Opportunities for meal prep companies to offer make-ahead breakfast bowls that include savory oatmeal with various toppings. - **Healthy Breakfast Industry:** Opportunities for healthy food companies to introduce new savory porridge flavors that are healthy and filling for breakfast. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Like Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oats-overnight.md) - [Gluten-Free Porridge Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-porridge-pots.md) - [Customizable Oat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakmeal.md) - [High-Fiber Instant Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatrageously-original-instant-porridge.md) - [Savory Oat-Based Lunch Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convenience-meals.md) - [Protein-Packed Porridge Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-porridge.md) - [Plant-Powered Breakfast Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatsu.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Oatmeal Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-bites.md) - [Chicken-Topped Porridge Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flossy-original-recipe-chicken-porridge.md)