Hearty Baked Oatmeal

Serve this hearty, cinnamon-scented baked oatmeal with fruit and milk or yogurt.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Suggested Toppings:
Fruit
Milk or light cream
Vanilla yogurt

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with vegetable shortening.
2. Combine milk, eggs, oil and vanilla in medium bowl, mixing well. Set aside.
3. Combine oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in large bowl, mixing well. Add liquid ingredients; mix until well blended. Let stand about 15 minutes.
4. Pour into prepared baking dish.
5. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes or until center is dry and firm to the touch. Cool slightly before serving.
6. Top with fruit and milk or yogurt, as desired.

Makes 6 servings.