Michigan Baked Oatmeal

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Course : Breakfast
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400o. Coat 3-qt. casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional almonds. Bake uncovered for 45 mintues. Serve hot. Variation: Omit almonds, almond flavoring and cherries. Add 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped.