Baked Oatmeal

My husband and I were married in winter at The Salish Lodge in 2005. Our wedding was warm and cozy. There were stuffed mushrooms for appetizers and oysters on the half shell. We served hot chocolate and had roast beef with horseradish sauce and roasted vegetables.  For dessert there were four different kinds of cake from Macrina Bakery. The aisle was lined with lanterns filled with tea lights and the room was filled with the smell of evergreen from the Christmas trees adorned with glitter snowflake ornaments. It was beautiful.

When I came across a recipe from The Salish Lodge in the local newspaper years ago I was so excited. The food is amazing and this recipe does not disappoint. It is one of my family favorites. If you have 45 minutes on a weekend morning this makes a perfect breakfast and the leftovers can be cut up and eating like a soft bake granola bar. Top it with sauteed apples or add in berries for a bit of variety.

Adapted from The Saliah Lodge

Ingredients

2 cups oatmeal

1/2 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup 2% milk

2 large eggs

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix ingredients together. Pour into prepared baking pan.

3. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve warm or cooled for soft baked snack.