Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Warm spiced oat squares with tender apple chunks for easy portioning.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 40 min
• Serves 8
• Difficulty: easy

Warm oat squares with apple and cinnamon — portioned from a 9x13 so ten firefighters get the same bowl without standing over a pot. Holds in a low oven between eaters.

Ingredients

• 2.4 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup steel-cut oats
• 3.2 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large apples
• 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/8 cup brown sugar
• 3/8 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Heat the oven: Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Toss diced apples with half the cinnamon and spread in the bottom of the dish.
2. Mix the oat base: Whisk oats, milk, eggs, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until combined. The mixture should look like thick pourable batter.
3. Pour and top: Pour oat mixture over apples and scatter walnuts on top. Tap the dish to settle the batter evenly for uniform slices.
4. Bake until set: Bake until the center is set, edges are golden, and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. The top should spring back lightly when pressed.
5. Rest and portion: Rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm with maple syrup and optional butter pats. Hold uncovered at 200°F for up to 30 minutes.

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