Lately I have been drooling over cheap and easy meals posted by $5 dinners. These are really inspiring (as well as a couple of other people) to try my hand at cooking from scratch once in awhile! I think I'll give this one a try!
Baked Oatmeal with Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
2 eggs ($.16)
1/2 cup applesauce ($.20)
3/4 cup sugar ($.15)
1 cup milk ($.10)
3 cups of quick cooking oats ($1)
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder ($.05)
2 Tbsp brown sugar ($.05)
1 tsp ground cinnamon ($.05)
2 cup fresh blueberries ($2)
Vanilla or plain yogurt, or cream, or milk ($.50)
8 eggs ($.64) On sale $.89 a dozen!!!
1/2 cup milk ($.05) On sale for $.75 a half gallon!!!
Salt/pepper
Directions
1. In large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, sugar and milk. Once creamy, add oats, salt and baking powder and mix through. (If you wish to add in any fruits, add about 1 cup into the batter at this point.) **Gluten free: Use certified GF oats. They are expensive, but this dish would be worth it!
2. Pour batter into greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle top with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Don’t wait too long, as you want to serve it warm! Top with your preferred topping: vanilla or plain yogurt, or cream, or milk.
3. Just before taking the baked oatmeal out of the oven, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add to skillet over medium-high heat. Scramble to your likeness.
4. Serve warm Baked Oatmeal with Scrambled Eggs.
Cost $4.95
