Savory Breakfast Sausage Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

4 cups

water or stock (veggie or chicken)

2 cups

(old fashioned) rolled oats

1/2

red onion, diced very fine

teaspoon salt

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

maple syrup (optional)

1 tsp

oil

1 lb

ground breakfast sausage

green onions, sliced and divided

1/2 cup

cheddar cheese

cooked sunny side up or poached eggs (optional)