My Husband’s Baked Oatmeal * Yum!

Baked Oatmeal is delicious! My husband took over my kitchen yesterday and made this treat for me. It has just a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup and the raisins, and the melty chocolate chips make me want a second helping! This baked dish is best served warm. It is perfect for breakfast or brunch. And if a scoop of vanilla ice cream were added, it would make a wonderful dessert.

Baked Oatmeal

Bill’s Baked Oatmeal

Serves 6-8

For the batter:

  • 2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins

For decoration (optional):

  • 1 medium very ripe banana

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. Pour batter into the pan and level with a spatula. Add some banana slices on top, if desired.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is slightly golden and edges have dried.

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Spicy Sausage Quiche #Recipes for a #Crowd

For me, October is a month full of entertaining. I have over a dozen friends and family members who celebrate birthdays this month so it seems like I’m celebrating every single day! And with all those parties in mind, I thought I’d share one of my “recipes for a crowd.” This quiche is always a hit, and because it makes 2 quiches and serves 12 to 16 people, that makes it a perfect addition to your recipes for a crowd file! Since the holidays are quickly approaching, you might want to print out the recipe and tuck it away for your next family gathering. Happy eating!

Spicy Sausage Quiche – Recipes for a Crowd Recipes for a Crowd

Yield: 2 quiches (6-8 servings each)

1 1/2 pounds bulk mild pork sausage
12 eggs
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, minced
1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, optional
Green and red pepper strips for garnish, optional

  1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. Coat the inside of 2 round 9-inch baking dishes with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, cheeses, flour, butter, and baking powder until well combined. Stir in mushrooms, onions, chilies, and cooked sausage.
  4. Divide mixture evenly into 2 greased baking dishes, and if desired, sprinkle the top of each quiche with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake at 375º for 35 – 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with pepper strips if desired.

I hope you enjoy this quiche! It’ll come in handy the next time you need Recipes for a Crowd!

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