Baked Oatmeal Recipe - How To Make Southern Baked Oatmeal - Ellen’s Christmas Series

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of oatmeal, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 cup of packed light brown sugar. Whisk until well combined.

Set the dry ingredients aside.

In a measuring cup, combine 1.5 cups of evaporated milk, 0.5 cup of applesauce, 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 2 tablespoons of melted and cooled unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of pure maple extract. Whisk until blended.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well incorporated.

Add 0.33 cup of fresh cranberries (roasted) to the mixture and stir to combine. You can also use dried cranberries, raisins, or dried blueberries.

Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray or greased with butter.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal rest before serving.

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