Savory Chicken and Waffles Bake

Name: Savory Chicken and Waffles Bake
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 frozen Belgian waffles; 680 g frozen chicken nuggets (e.g., Just Bare™ Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites), slightly thawed; 8 eggs; 320 ml half-and-half; 45 ml maple syrup, plus extra for serving; 1/2 tsp Kosher salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 60 g butter, melted

A delightful twist on the classic brunch dish, this savory chicken and waffles bake combines the flavors of chicken nuggets, frozen waffles, and maple syrup in a comforting casserole.

1 hr 25 min

easy

669kcal

calories

40g

carbohydrates

43g

fat

fiber

30g

protein

1071mg

sodium

sugar

Brunch Breakfast Entree Lunch Southern

Ingredients

6 frozen Belgian waffles

680 g frozen chicken nuggets (e.g., Just Bare™ Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites), slightly thawed

8 eggs

320 ml half-and-half

45 ml maple syrup, plus extra for serving

1/2 tsp Kosher salt

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

60 g butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 22x33 cm (9x13-inch) baking dish.

Step 2

Arrange the frozen waffles on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted on each side, about 8 minutes in total. Remove from the oven and cut each waffle into 8 pieces. Then, arrange the waffle pieces in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

If using larger chicken nuggets, cut them in half, leaving smaller pieces whole. Arrange the chicken pieces among the waffles in the baking dish.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 30 ml of maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the waffles and chicken. Cover the dish and let it stand for 15 minutes to allow the mixture to soak in before baking.

Step 5

Bake the casserole for about 1 hour, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. Uncover the dish halfway through the baking time. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with melted butter and additional syrup.

Step 6

For an extra savory twist, sprinkle some cooked crumbled bacon on top before serving.