Today I’m trying 1960s recipes from the Quaker Oats Company! Not sure what to make with oatmeal besides breakfast? Join me as I cook up some interesting oat recipes from a vintage recipe book.
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1960s Cookbooks and Recipes playlist:
Our Favorites for Family and Friends (Quaker Oats Company)
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Pyrex Pixie Horizon Blue gratin dish
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CHOCOLATE-SCOTCH DROPS (pg 13)
6oz semisweet chocolate chips
6oz butterscotch chips
1 1/2 quick oats, uncooked
1c salted peanuts
Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in top of doubler boiler over hot (not boiling) water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in oats and peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill.
PARTY MEAT BALL APPETIZERS (pg 26)
Meatballs:
1 1/2lb ground beef
1/2c oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 Tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2c grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
Sauce:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 – 1lb can tomatoes
1 – 6oz can tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
For meat balls, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Shape to form small meat balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each. Brown in small amount of shortening in large skillet, turning frequently until browned on all sides.
For sauce, combine all ingredients. Pour over browned meat balls; simmer about about 30 minutes. Serve in chafing dish.
BAKED SAUSAGE CUPS AND SCRAMBLED EGGS (pg 47)
1lb pork sausage meat
1/2 oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1 egg
1/2c milk
Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Firmly press into 6 – 5oz ovenproof custard cups. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes. Unmold; drain on paper towels. Serve with scrambled eggs.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:47 Chocolate-Scotch Drops
6:06 Party Meat Ball Appetizers
16:25 Baked Sausage Cups and Scrambled Eggs
23:29 Cookbook Chat – Our Favorites for Family and Friends (1967)
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Anna- these were great recipes! I think the meatballs sound so yummy! The sausage patty bowls with scrambled eggs sound delicious for breakfast And last, who doesnβt like sweet desserts? Yumβ€οΈ
Totally weird that they tell you to make a cup and then not fill it. π. You handled it perfectly.
Like the meatballs. I put oats in my meatloaf, take rolled oats and blitz to break them down. Love the original Willy Wonka movie. Watching you and getting out a box of Bisquick, saw the recipe for sausage/cheese balls. I'd eat those for breakfast.
I wonder if you ground the oatmeal before adding it to the meatballs and sausage cups?
I love your Over the Garden Wall t-shirt! I drew my avatar in kind of a similar art style β€
When I was a kid in the 80s, my mom made bbq meatballs in the fondue pot. The only recipe I can find is the chili and jelly one and that Isnt it. If you can find that one, I would appreciate it.
This was such a fun video! When things don't go as planned, it gets real in the kitchen, but you persevered, and were creative in making those cups true egg cups. I remember making those Chocolate-Butterscotch Drops, delicious. My mom made the Quaker Oats meatloaf recipe. I wondered what her measurements were for the ingredients, but saw a meatloaf recipe when you held up a page, and now have to try again. She made an awesome meatloaf. Makes me want to get back in the kitchen and cook those delicious recipes, thanks Anna!πβ€π
Thank you so much. I used to make the old fashion chocolate oatmeal where you have to boil coca and sugar, worse than baking. Sometimes it would be soupy or over hard. I've wondered why you couldn't do it with chips, YEAH! Ann, 74, Coastal southeast North Carolina, USA
My Dad always used oats in ground meat. He said it was just a little healthier. Everyone loved his cooking! Thank you Anna. I reall enjoy your videos. I'm actually still watching your oldest to newest. Working my way through π
I only purchase old fashioned oats. When a recipe calls for quick, I pulse it a couple of times in processor.
Speaking of breakfast meatballs reminds me of the traditional Bisquick sausage balls. Have you ever tried those? We usually have them at Christmas as either breakfast or an appetizer. I live in the south and my local grocery carries frozen sausage balls, which I love because I can just get a handful just for myself instead of making a whole recipe (which would need to be frozen anyway.) I believe it is Jimmy Dean brand.
The meatballs remind me of a meatloaf I used to make for my sister. She loved meatloaf but couldn't eat traditional recipes because she had to follow a gluten-free diet. Years ago, I decided to take a chance and use oats instead of breadcrumbs. Instant hit in my family!
I really enjoy watching your vintage recipes.
Hi Anna! If you have old fashioned oats, but the recipe calls for quick oats, would it be acceptable to put the old fashioned oats in a blender and chop up the oats a bit? Thank you for all you do for us!
Definitely try baking meatballs next time – game changer!
The sound is off on all videos I watch and itβs driving me nuts. Anyone have any tips on how to fix it? Itβs not the videos itβs something to do with my phoneπ€·π»ββοΈ I googled how to fix and I tried the things that it told me and itβs still not working. Anyway Iβll still watch the video and enjoy the recipes π
I love your videos. I am looking for a Meatloaf recipe that uses Quaker Oats and canned/condensed Tomato Soup. Is it in any of your books? I had the recipe in my storage building but termites ate everything in that particular box. TY -Barbara
My mom used to always use oatmeal in meatloaf and meatballs to stretch it out for our big family. I have been using breadcrumbs instead for many years but maybe I will try half and half crumbs and oats and see how it goes. I remember that the oats gave an extra texture and slight nutty taste, and they would add fibre and more nutrition than bread crumbs. Thank you for getting my mind thinking about oats. β€ππ
There's no such thing as too much tomato sauce ππ the meatballs look awesome!!!call me lame but meatballs and meatloaf are my favourite meat dishes
I love the look on your face when you really like something! πβ€ Like the meatballs. π
Thank you for your jokes and good spirit π
Could NOT stop laughing at your sausage cups. π Love your videos β€
Hi Anna , may I ask what kind of ground beef you used ? I actually made some this weekend and I think I used too lean ground beef (90/10). I baked mine and I think maybe that also made them too firm. My mom used oats for meatloaf and I have to ask her why she stopped. Im definitely trying this recipe. Thank you ππΌ
Another great video, Thank you Anna! I I never would have thought to use oats in a no bake treat, they look tasty! my stomach started growling when I saw the meat ball recipe, that is one of my favorite meals. I LOVE making a thick sauce like that for my meatballs. I think I will make Meatball sandwiches this weekend!
Todayβs level of sass: 10/10. My favorite. Iβm wondering, why not just make a sausage patty and spoon eggs on top.
I want breakfast meat balls A LOT! Please find some for us. π