Baked Oatmeal
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Baked Oatmeal
Description
This Baked Oatmeal recipe starts with a custard base of buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and neutral oil mixed with rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. The oats absorb the liquid during baking, yielding a cohesive, firm texture that holds together when sliced. Chopped apples and blueberries add bursts of flavor and moisture, balancing the mild sweetness.
The baking time of approximately 45 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees results in oatmeal that is set in the middle yet still tender. Placing frozen fruit at the bottom of the pan before adding the oat mixture prevents color bleeding and uneven fruit distribution.
This dish serves as a comforting, hearty breakfast that pairs well with whipped cream or plain yogurt. Its preparation in a large baking dish makes it convenient for serving multiple people or for breakfast meal prep.
The recipe notes clarify how to make a buttermilk substitute by acidifying milk with lemon juice or vinegar, enabling flexibility if buttermilk is unavailable. Various fruits can be used depending on preference, making the recipe adaptable.
Ingredients
- 4 cups buttermilk (see notes for homemade substitute)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 /2 cup neutral cooking oil vegetable, canola, or coconut, generic cooking oil
- 4 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups apple see note, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add the buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and oil. Whisk to combine.
- Add the oats, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add the apples and blueberries (or whatever fruit you desire) and stir gently. Pour into prepared pan. Note: If you are using frozen fruit place it on the bottom of the baking dish and pour the oat mixture over it so that the color doesn't bleed into the mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until oatmeal is firm in the middle. Serve with whipped cream or yogurt.
Notes
- Frozen fruit should be placed at the bottom of the baking pan before the oat mixture to prevent color bleeding.
- To substitute buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar per cup of milk and let sit for 5 minutes until slightly curdled.
- This recipe is flexible with fruit choices, allowing fresh or frozen berries and apples.
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