Berry Baked Oatmeal

Berries and toasted almonds top this new version of an old favorite. maple syrup and vanilla with a touch of nutmeg, give it that something extra. Although Jeff has been snacking on this all week, I would suggest serving it for either breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs 
• 3 ½ cups of whole milk
• ¼ cup of pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
• 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup of (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided, plus more for greasing
• 4 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 2 cups of mixed berries, sliced if strawberries
• ½ cup of sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter. Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl. Add oats, baking powder, and salt; stir to combine. Transfer to baking dish; spread in a mostly even layer using a spatula. Top with berries and almonds.
2. Bake until lightly golden and firm in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle or brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Serve with more syrup.