July 2010--Baked Oatmeal

This is another awesome recipe from my friends Adam and Jenee.  I made this for breakfast when my
parents came to visit and it was a hit!  We all loved it!  My parents especially liked it with some milk added to their individual serving.

2 cups old fashioned oats
4 cups milk
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 large apple, unpeeled, grated

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 3-quart casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional almonds. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serve hot. Yields about 4 adult servings.

Jenee's tip: You can also omit the almonds, cherries and almond flavoring and substitute 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts.