CRISPY FRIED OATMEAL SLICES

2 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned), uncooked
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cooked ham or finely chopped crumbled cooked bacon, drained
butter and maple syrup (for serving)

Stir oats into briskly boiling salted water. Cook 1 minute for quick oats, stirring occasionally. Cook 5 minutes or longer for old fashioned oats. Cover pan, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in ham or bacon. Pour into ungreased 8x4x2-inch loaf pan. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

TO SERVE:
Cut into 16 slices. Pan-fry in small amount of butter until golden brown, about 10 minutes per side. Serve hot with butter and syrup.

Servings: 8
Adapted from unknown source