Baked Oatmeal

This has become one of my breakfast favorites. It's fairly inexpensive to make, very filling and a lot healthier than some other breakfast options. I've found that it's great to make for a group of people like family/friend gatherings or a breakfast potluck. I've also prepped the ingredients and taken them on a trip where we used the kitchenette in the hotel to bake it and it was wonderful. We were able to have a filling breakfast before we left so we saved money and saved time for other fun things. It is surprisingly great the second and third day so don't worry about splitting the recipe. Simply save the leftovers in a tupperware container, reheat (if desired) and add toppings. It might not look as pretty but it's just as good if not better than it was the first morning.

Ingredients:
1 C Oil
2 tsp. Salt
1 C White Sugar
1 C Packed Brown Sugar
1 T plus 1 tsp. Baking Powder
4 Eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
5 C regular, old-fashioned oats
2 C milk

Directions:

Combine oil, salt, sugars, baking powder, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats. When well blended slowly add milk until totally incorporated. Grease a 9x 13 pan and pour mixture in; cover and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake at 350° F for 30-45 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Serve with brown sugar, half and half, milk, or cream, and canned or fresh fruits.

Krista’s Nutrition Calculations: 1/2 Cup serving equals 276 calories, 13 g fat
She suggests using applesauce rather than all of the oil, splenda in place of some of the sugar, egg substitute, and lowfat milk to lower it down to 196 calories and 6 g fat per 1/2 cup.
(Only an approximate guess)