Make-Ahead Oatmeal Casserole
This overnight baked oatmeal recipe will save you time in the morning, giving you plenty of minutes to enjoy this tasty breakfast casserole.
This overnight baked oatmeal is easy to make and just as tasty. All you have to do is combine the tasty ingridients the night before and then slip this simple baked oatmeal in the oven the next morning. Unlike other heavy and carbo-loaded breakfast casserole recipes, this dish is insanely healthy and sure to start your day off right.
From the Chef: "Before you crawl under the covers at night, assemble this oatmeal and set it in the fridge. When you wake up, all you have to do is brew a pot of coffee and pop the dish in the oven. The sweet blueberries folded throughout and the taste of buttery vanilla almonds make this a very special oatmeal. This casserole tastes like comfort and warmth on a cold winter weekend."
- Addie Gundry
This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Family Favorite Casserole Recipes: 103 Comforting Breakfast Casseroles, Dinner Ideas, and Desserts Everyone Will Love.
Serves6
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time30 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup blueberries, plus extra for serving
- 1 cup toasted almonds
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- Honey and yogurt, for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, 1/3 cup of the brown sugar, the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, dried cherries, half of the blueberries, and half of the almonds. Pour into the baking dish and top with the remaining blueberries and almonds. Whisk together the milk, half-and-half, egg, melted butter, and vanilla and pour on top of the oatmeal mixture.
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At this point, you can either sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and bake for 30 minutes, or cover as is and place in the fridge overnight.
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Once baked, remove from the oven and scoop into individual serving bowls. Serve warm, topped with extra blueberries, yogurt, and honey, if you wish.
