Oatmeal Cream Cheese Muffins

From great-Auntie A.

1 C. oatmeal
1 C. milk
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. oil
1 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 oz. cream cheese
1 egg, beaten

Topping:
2 T. oatmeal
2 T. brown sugar

In medium bowl, mix oatmeal and milk and let stand for 30 minutes.
Stir brown sugar, oil, and egg into soaked oats. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into oat mixture just until blended.

Spoon half of the batter into 12 paper-lined muffin tins. Place 1 tsp. cream cheese into the center of the batter, and top with remaining batter, making sure cream cheese is covered.

Combine oats and brown sugar for topping. Sprinkle over muffins.

Bake @ 350* for 20 minutes, or until centers are set.

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