Old Fashioned Oatmeal Casserole Food

BAKED OATMEAL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Spray the inside of a 10-1/2 by 7 inch baking dish with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the walnuts/pecans, half the berries and half the chocolate chips. (Save the other half of berries, walnuts/pecans and chocolate chips for the top of the oatmeal).
• In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter and vanilla extract. Add the oat mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Arrange the remaining berries, walnuts/pecans and chocolate on top.
• Add the banana slices to the top then pour the milk mixture over everything.
• Gently shake the baking dish to help the milk mixture go throughout the oats.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is nicely golden brown and the milk mixture has set.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring the 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
• Then add the salt.
• While stirring constantly, gradually add the oatmeal.
• Continue to stir the oatmeal and add the sugar and cinnamon.
• Cook 1 minute and add the evaporated milk.
• After adding the evaporated milk reheat to boiling.
• Pour oatmeal in a serving dish and top with the butter and brown sugar.

HEALTHY BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190° C. Grease an 8x8 pan with oil.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the egg. Whisk in the almond butter and maple syrup. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir in the oat mixture.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips on top. Stir it very slightly, just enough so some of the dark chocolate chips mix into the batter.
• Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, until the oatmeal is set in the middle. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar (if desired) and serve. Top with additional maple syrup if desired.

BAKED OATMEAL FROM QUAKER®

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, combine oats and granulated sugar.
• In medium bowl, combine milk, egg substitute and vanilla; mix well. Add to oat mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven to cooling rack.
• Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over top of oatmeal. Using back of spoon, gently spread sugar into a thin layer across entire surface of oatmeal.
• Return to oven; bake just until sugar melts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Set oven to broil. Broil 3 inches from heat until sugar bubbles and browns slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. (Watch carefully to prevent burning. It may be necessary to turn baking dish.) Spoon into bowls to serve.

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly toast walnuts and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with butter or margarine substitute.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the soy milk (or substitute) and butter to the boil. Slowly stir in the oats with a fork.
• Stir in the apple and/or pears, dried fruit of choice, toasted walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, vanilla extract if using, cinnamon, and the salt.
• Cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Be careful not to burn! Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes. The last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar on top and bake until the top is bubbly.
• Serve warm with additional warmed soymilk or milk served on the side if you wish.
• For vegan use soy milk, rice milk and soy margarine options.

MC DOUGALL'S BAKED OATMEAL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all the oatmeal ingredients then simmer on low until done, about 6 minutes then pour into a casserole dish and top with cereal. Cover and refrigerate until morning.
• Bake at 350F until the cereal is just starting to turn brown, approx 15 minutes.
• Make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve heated or unheated over the hot oatmeal casserole.
• Note: 8 ounces whole grain cereal in the original recipe read: 1/2 box of your favorite oil-free, healthy, whole-grain cereal, crushed.

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL WITH BANANAS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• In small pot bring the water and salt to boil.
• Slowly stir in the *oatmeal, using a fork to break up any lumps. Once boiling has subsided, cover pan and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove pan from heating element and let sit, covered, for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with the sliced bananas, raisins and brown sugar. Serve with milk or milk substitute on the side if you wish.
• *NOTE: for creamier consistency, add the oatmeal {{before}} bringing water to the boil.
• Yield: 1 large serving or 2 small servings.