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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Amish Baked Oatmeal



This is another one of my mom's recipes that is without a doubt a family favorite. Even non-oatmeal lovers have converted after trying this baked version! I love making this because you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to bake. That's exactly what I did this weekend...woke up & prepared the oatmeal, then stuck it in the fridge and headed to the gym. When Ryan woke up, he added pecans & brown sugar and put it in the oven. Right as I got home, he was taking it out and warming up some milk. Now that's teamwork :)

This is such a warm, filling breakfast and the leftovers reheat wonderfully. I recommend making this soon!!

Ingredients:
-1/2 cup margarine, melted (I only had 1/4 cup of margarine so I added 1/2 cup applesauce and it turned out fine!)
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-2 eggs
-1 cup milk
-3 cups oatmeal
-1 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 large apple, chopped (preferably green, but I used a jonathan and it was still good)
-cinnamon, to taste
-chopped pecans & brown sugar, to taste

Directions:
1. Beat margarine, brown sugar, and eggs until fluffy.
2. Add milk, oatmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix.
3. Stir in apple and cinnamon.
4. Pour into a greased round casserole dish.
5. Top with chopped pecans & brown sugar.
6. Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
7. Serve in bowls with warmed milk.