Chicken and Waffles Casserole
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Lightly toast a box of frozen waffles.
- 2Take a bag of partially thawed chicken nuggets and cut them in half; smaller pieces can be kept whole.
- 3Cut the waffles and layer them into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish along with the chicken.
- 4For the custard, combine eggs, half and half, maple syrup, salt, and a dash of cayenne.
- 5Whisk until very well blended.
- 6Pour that mixture over the chicken and waffles.
- 7Cover it and let it stand for about 20 minutes before baking.
- 8Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
- 9Uncover it finish baking for another 25 minutes or so.
- 10Let it stand for about five to 10 minutes before serving.
- 11Finish it off with butter and more maple syrup to serve.
Ingredients
- 6 frozen Belgian waffles
- 1.5 pounds frozen chicken nuggets, such as Just Bare™ Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites, slightly thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1.33 cups half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Equipment
9x13-inch baking dishbaking sheetlarge bowloven
Tips
- If you love sweet and salty, make this.
- If you're looking for something different than your typical breakfast casserole, make this.