Mealie Greachie

Mealie greachie is a traditional peasant dish originating from Northern Ireland. Also known as toasted oatmeal, the dish is usually made with a combination of rolled oats, onions, butter, and Irish bacon. The bacon is browned in a skillet, removed, wrapped in foil, and set aside. The onions are fried in butter until soft, and then mixed with the oatmeal. The mixture is cooked until the oatmeal has browned. Once done, the toasted oatmeal is served with the reserved warm bacon. In the past, mealie greachie was eaten by farm laborers at harvest time for dinner.