Maple-Bacon Waffle Bake

Prep 25 min
Total 2 hr 25 min
Servings 8

When crispy bacon, fluffy waffles and delectable maple syrup are combined in one incredible dish, you've got an unbeatable combination for a winning breakfast. MORE+ LESS-

By Stephanie Wise

Created November 27, 2013

Ingredients

waffles, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups total)

egg yolks

1/2

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

cups milk

cup whipping cream

1/2

cup real maple syrup

teaspoon vanilla

to 10 slices bacon (12 oz), crisply cooked, chopped into 1-inch pieces

tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 10x6-inch (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray.
2

Spread waffle pieces in even layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until crisp.
3

Increase oven temperature to 375°F. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, salt, milk, whipping cream, maple syrup and vanilla with whisk until well combined. Carefully stir in waffle pieces and bacon until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.
4

Pour mixture into baking dish; press down with back of spoon. Cover tightly with foil.
5

Bake 50 to 60 minutes, removing foil during last 10 minutes of baking, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Brush top with melted butter. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Expert Tips

Serve waffle bake with extra maple syrup, whipped cream and/or berries, or sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh sage.
Waffle bake can be fully prepared the night before. Just bake until done, cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, heat in a 250°F oven until thoroughly heated.