Creamy Baked Oatmeal
Makes 4 (1-cup) servings

Prep Time: 10 min.
Baking Time: 50 min.

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal Ingredients:
  • 3 - cups Fat Free Half & Half
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 3 - Tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1/2 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 - teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 - teaspoon salt
  • 2 - cups uncooked old-fashioned oats*
  • 1 - teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 - cup sweetened dried cranberries or cherries
• Toppings Ingredients:
  • 1/2 - cup slivered almonds, toasted (if desired)
  • Fat Free Half & Half (if desired)
  • butter (if desired)
  • brown sugar (if desired)
  • maple syrup (if desired)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, you want to combine half & half, eggs, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt.
2. Add oats and cinnamon and stir until combined.
3. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole and cover.
4. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Add cranberries and stir.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring twice, until thick and creamy.
8. Remove from oven; stir before serving.
9. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.
10. Serve immediately with additional fat free half & half, butter, brown sugar or maple syrup, if desired.

*You may substitute quick-cooking oats. Do not refrigerate. Bake immediately after combining all oatmeal ingredients.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip: To toast almonds, place onto baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.