Cracklin' Oat Bran Crust

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375u00b0 F. In a medium bowl, mix the ground cereal with the melted butter until the cereal is evenly coated and damp.

2. 2

   Dump the mixture into a 9- or 10-inch tart pan or pie pan, and press in evenly, using a spoon, the flat bottom of a cup, or your fingers (it helps to put a layer of plastic wrap over the crust in this case).

3. 3

   Bake the crust for 7 to 9 minutes, until it is a deeper shade of brown and dry-feeling. Monitor it closely so that you can turn the oven down if it's browning too quickly.

4. 4

   Let cool completely before filling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.