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Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe
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Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Amish baked oatmeal combines rolled oats with a custard base of milk, eggs, and maple syrup, then is baked until set in a single dish. The texture is soft and slightly firm, like a warm oatmeal casserole, with a gentle sweetness from maple syrup and aromatic cinnamon. This version is convenient for breakfast or brunch, offering a make-ahead option that can be reheated and served with fruit, nuts, or dairy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Amish

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Mix in oats.
  4. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly**.
  5. Bake in preheated oven 30 - 40 minutes until set.
  6. 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.