Hearty Ham Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine onion, celery and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   After water reaches boiling, reduce to medium or low heat.
3. 3
   Add ham, potato, carrots and raisins and let simmer for no more than 20 minutes or until carrots are less firm (you still want to see a slight crisp to them for the sake of baking!
4. 4
   If they're too soft they'll mush!
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6. 6
   Drain broth into a separate bowl and use it to prepare instant oatmeal as a substitute for hot water!
7. 7
   Place simmered ingredients in a baking dish and cover with oatmeal.
8. 8
   cover dish with foil and bake at 350F for about 10 minutes or until oatmeal begins to brown (or even toast depending on how you like your baked oatmeal!
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    Should yield 4 servings.