Amish Baked Oatmeal

Course Breakfast, Oatmeal & Cereals

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

2 cups old fashioned oats (not instant)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup walnuts or pecans, divided
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
4 tbs unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing pan
2 apples tart, yet sweet, such as honey crisp, peeled and cut into 1/2 -inch chunks (about 2 cups)

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with butter.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the nuts, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
In another bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk; then whisk in the milk and vanilla until well combined.
Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture, along with the melted butter.
Scatter the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over top and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup nuts on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top, is golden and the oats are set. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins & Walnuts