Baked Oatmeal

This is great for mornings when you are in a rush and need something to eat in the car.  I cut the recipe in half and used a 9X9 or 8x8 pan. 

For a Healthier, Daily Version: decrease sugar to 2 cups, baking powder to 2 tsp., omit the butter completely and add 2-3 tbsp. flax seed.  When fresh fruit is in season, top the oatmeal with the fruit instead of baking it in. Also, it's delicious with thawed crushed (previously frozen) strawberries (no sugar added) on top.

2 1/2 cup brown sugar4 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted6 eggs3 cups milk9 cups rolled oats (NOT quick oats)2 cups dried or fresh fruit- blueberries, raspberries, wineberries, ground cherries (increase sugar by 1/4 cup since these are a bit sour), chopped peaches, apples, raisins or any combination

Using a large bowl, combine ingredients in the order listed above, stirring after each addition or so. Spread into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Do not over bake.

It is best right out of the oven, but reheats well in the microwave. Can be eaten cold or warmed, with or without milk poured over it.