Oatmeal

                                       Fruit and Nut Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal stars in this sweet bake infused with dried apricots, tart cherries, golden raisins, and, of course, brown sugar. It's perfect for a cold winter morning.

PREP: 15 minutes                 BAKE: 20 minutes
OVEN: 350 degrees F.        MAKES: 4 main-dish servings

1 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons smart ballance buttery spread or comparable buttery spread
1 cup regular rolled oats
1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup golden raisins
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsley chopped walnuts or pecans

1. In a medium saucepan bring 1 3/4 cups milk and buttery spread to boiling. Slowly stir in oats. Stir in apricots, cherries, raisins, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Pour into a lightly greased 1 1/2 - quart casserole.

2. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degrees f oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and nuts. Bake about 5 minutes more until bubbly. Cool slightly. If desired, serve with additional milk.

Per cup: 455 calories, 20 g total fat (5 g saturated fat) 25 mg cholesterol 250 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein,
DAILY VALUES: 22% Vitamin A, 2% Vitamin C, 18% Calcium, 14% Iron
EXCHANGES: 1/2 MILK, 1 1/2 FRUIT, 1 1/2 STARCH, 1 OTHER CARBOHYDRATES, 3 FAT

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