Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe
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Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Description
The Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe uses rolled oats mixed with milk, eggs, and melted butter, sweetened with maple syrup or brown sugar, and flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of salt. The mixture is poured into a buttered baking dish and baked at 350°F until set, forming a hearty, comforting oatmeal bake. The baking process yields a custardy interior with tender oats, bringing warmth and richness to the dish.
This oatmeal bake is typically served warm, cut into squares, and can be garnished with fresh fruit, nuts, or an additional drizzle of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness. Its make-ahead capability makes it practical for a busy morning, and the texture balances softness with enough firmness to hold its shape when sliced.
The recipe notes advise adjusting sweetness, recommending between 1/4 to 3/4 cup of maple syrup or sugar depending on taste. The mixture can be refrigerated overnight before baking, allowing for flexible preparation timing. It is best to allow the dish to cool slightly before cutting and serving to ensure clean slices.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (preferably anything but skim)
- 2 egg large
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or packed light-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats (quick oats works fine too)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
- Mix in oats.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly**.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 - 40 minutes until set.
- Let cool slightly then cut into squares and serve warm with fresh fruit, nuts, milk, a little cream or half and half, maple syrup or honey if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sweetener from 1/4 to 3/4 cup depending on desired sweetness.
- You can prepare the mixture up to a day in advance by refrigerating it overnight before baking.
- Allow the oatmeal to rest and cool slightly after baking for easier slicing.
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