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Savory Cheddar & Broccoli Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk (or 1½ cups milk + ½ cup chicken or veg stock)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, but tasty and very you)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or finely grated garlic if that’s tolerated)
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
  • Add-ins:
  • 3 cups small broccoli florets (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (about 6 oz)
  • Optional protein:
  • 1 cup cooked chopped ham, bacon bits, or shredded chicken OR
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas or white beans for a vegetarian boost
  • For the pan:
  • 9 or Butter oil for greasing a ” square or similar baking dish
Instructions
    Prep the broccoli:
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    If using fresh:
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    Toss florets with a splash of oil and a pinch of salt and spread on a sheet pan.  Roast at 400°F for ~10 minutes until bright green with a few browned spots, or Steam/microwave until just crisp-tender.

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    If using frozen:
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    Thaw, squeeze out excess water with a towel, and roughly chop.
    7. Mix the wet ingredients:
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    In a large bowl, whisk together:
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    • Eggs
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    • Milk (and stock if using)
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    • Yogurt or sour cream
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    • Melted butter/oil
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    • Dijon, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder
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    Taste the mixture (before adding eggs if you prefer) for salt and seasoning; it should taste a little more seasoned than you’d want in a glass of milk.
    14. Add oats & goodies:
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    Stir in:
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    • Rolled oats
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    • Roasted/steamed broccoli
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    • 1 cup of the shredded cheddar
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    • Your protein of choice (or keep it veg-only)
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    • Let this sit for 5–10 minutes so the oats start to hydrate – nice moment for stream chat.
    20. Pan & top:
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    Grease your baking dish.
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    Pour in the oat mixture, smoothing the top.
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    Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheddar.
    23. Bake:
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    Bake at 375°F for about 30–40 minutes, until:
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    The center is set (no jiggly liquid),
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    The edges are lightly browned,
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    Cheese is melted and golden in spots.
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    Let rest at least 10 minutes before cutting so it slices cleanly.
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    Serve:
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    Cut into squares or wedges.
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    Garnish options (all onion-safe or optional):
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    • Chopped chives or scallion greens on individual portions (so your wife can skip them)
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    • A dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream + extra Dijon swirled in
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    • A simple side salad with a sharp vinaigrette to balance the richness
Read it online: https://wayfarerspantry.com/thepantry/recipe/savory-cheddar-broccoli-baked-oatmeal/