When I have a lot of work to do, I like to pull out my crock-pot and throw something in for dinner and forget about it. One of my favorites is this recipe for my crockpot meatloaf with oatmeal.

This method of cooking oatmeal isn’t as fast as making it in a pot on the stovetop. Ultimately, I think it makes the most sense for leisurely preparing a bulk breakfast, or if you seriously can ...