Ingredients:
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter, divided
Directions:
Coat a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over high heat.
Stir in the oats, and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar and raisins.
Pour the oat mixture into the loaf pan, cover, and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Remove loaf from the pan and cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
Cook the oatmeal slices for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and heated through, adding more butter as necessary.
Serve:.
Topped with additional brown sugar or warm maple syrup.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 15 min.