2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked

-- (quick or old-fashioned) 1 t Salt

3 1/2 c Water

1/2 c Finely-chopped cooked ham

-OR- crumbled cooked bacon -- drained

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 8-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" loaf pan. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 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. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias