Baked Oatmeal with Berries

Step 1

Set the oven to 375°F and wait until the indicator light tells you it has finished preheating, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the rolled oats, milk, eggs, and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl in that order.

Step 3

Whisk all the ingredients together with a fork until the eggs are fully broken up and the mixture is uniform with no white egg streaks visible, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Fold in the berries by gently stirring them into the oat mixture with a rubber spatula until they are scattered evenly throughout.

Step 5

Rub the butter all around the inside of an 8×8-inch baking dish so it coats the bottom and sides completely, about 30 seconds.

Step 6

Pour the oat mixture into the buttered baking dish and use the back of a spoon to spread it in an even layer covering the bottom.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the top looks set and slightly golden, with the edges a deeper golden brown color.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven using oven mitts and let it rest on the countertop for 3 minutes before serving—this sets the structure and makes it easier to cut.

Step 9

Cut the oatmeal into 4 equal squares using a knife, then use a spatula to lift each square out of the dish onto a plate.