Everyone will love waking up to a warm baked oatmeal that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie! Pour some milk over a warm piece and it is pure comfort!
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Add in the oats, brown sugar, butter, baking powder, and salt. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined, then pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Take the dish out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes. The oatmeal will firm up and the liquid will be absorbed.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. The oatmeal will firm up and the liquid will be absorbed.
Serve immediately while hot. a piece of the hot oatmeal with some milk and garnish with additional mini chocolate chips, if wanted.
I like to add a piece of oatmeal onto a plate or shallow bowl and drizzle some warmed milk over the top. We like to use whole milk or half & half milk for this.Garnish with additional mini chocolate chips and even some whipped cream if wanted. Either homemade or from a spray can.