Hello! The theme of “breakfast” continues with a recipe that I have often heard about but never tried myself. So… That is going to change just as soon as try what I hope will be worthy of a “Tasty Tuesdays” post: Baked Oatmeal
Now, before you say anything, I realize that oatmeal is one of those “love it or hate it” foods. Personally, I’m on the “love it” side, but Sweet Thing is on the opposite site, preferring Cream of Wheat instead. (Hmmm… I think Cream of Wheat is another of those “love it or hate it” foods: He loves it, and I hate it. That’s a discussion for another day.) While going through one of my Amish cookbooks (“The Essential Amish cookbook” by Lovina Eicher), I came across the recipe for Baked Oatmeal. As I said earlier, I’ve often heard about baked oatmeal, but I was intrigued by the addition of eggs in this recipe, so I thought I’d give it a try myself — finally! And now, without further ado, here’s this week’s featured breakfast recipe:
Baked Oatmeal
1/2 cup butter, melted; or 1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
3 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Pour into greased 2-quart baking dish (or a 9 x 13-inch baking pan). Bake 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
For added flavor, after the oatmeal is baked, top with any combination of chopped fresh fruit, such as apples, peaches, or strawberries, as well as raisins and chopped pecans or walnuts. We sometimes like to pour cold milk over the top when serving.
Makes 8-12 servings, depending on portion size.
Lovina’s note:
My dad had oatmeal almost every day for breakfast. I do not care for the taste of oatmeal, but a few of our children like it, so we have it once in a while.
So, there you have it: Lovina’s recipe for Baked Oatmeal, and she confirmed that oatmeal is, indeed, a “love it or hate it” food — some of her children like oatmeal, but she doesn’t. Which “camp” are you in: the “love it” OR the “hate it”? Please leave a comment to let me know whether you love or hate oatmeal AND what you thought of this recipe.