Name: Chicken And Waffles Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 lb fried chicken, (strips or popcorn- cut into 1" chunks); 6-8 frozen Belgian waffles (cut into 1" cubes); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups half and half; 1/4 cup maple syrup; salt & pepper (to taste)

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This simple but deliciously cheesy chicken and waffles casserole delivers the classic flavor combination with minimal effort. Savory but slightly sweet, it makes a great dish for brunch, dinner, or even potlucks!

Breakfast for dinner is always a favorite.

Because we only have big breakfasts when we have time or on holidays.

And nothing is more satisfying than a good breakfast casserole.

Especially one like this chicken and waffles casserole.

The casserole features crispy fried chicken and pieces of fluffy Belgian waffles drizzled with sweet honey and bound together with creamy eggs and cheese.

It really hits all the flavors- sweet, savory, rich.

Plus it’s a lot easier to make than a traditional chicken and waffles breakfast so you can make it more often.

Which is good, because as soon as everyone tastes it, they’ll be asking when they can have it again!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Fried chicken– You can make homemade fried chicken, but there is no need to here. Frozen chicken fingers cut into 1″ pieces or popcorn chicken work perfectly in this. Just cook the chicken according the package directions first.
Belgian waffles– Your favorite frozen Belgian waffles, cut into 1″ cubes.
Cheese– Shredded cheddar
Eggs
Half and half– Don’t use a lower fat dairy product
Maple syrup– You could sub honey.
Salt and pepper– To taste

How to Make

Chicken and waffles casserole is pretty easy to make!

Layer half of your prepared chicken followed by half of the waffle pieces in a large casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray.

Top the waffle pieces with half the cheese.

Repeat this with the remaining chicken, waffles, and cheese.

Set the casserole aside and whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup, and salt and pepper in a large bowl until the mixture’s smooth.

Pour the egg mixture evenly out over the casserole.

Cover the mixture tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for an hour.

Before baking the casserole, remove the plastic wrap.

Bake the casserole for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

Remove from the oven, and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Slice and serve drizzled with maple syrup.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers tightly covered in the casserole dish or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or pop the whole casserole back in a hot oven until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks

If you use homemade fried chicken, make sure it is boneless and cut it into 1″ pieces.
Don’t skip the refrigeration time. You want to give the waffles and breading on the fried chicken a chance to soak in the egg mixture.
If the eggs aren’t set after 45 minutes, bake the casserole until the eggs set.
Make sure to let the casserole rest after baking it before you slice and serve it so it has a chance to set up a bit.

Other Chicken and Waffles Recipes

This chicken and waffles casserole is an easy, cheesy take on the original perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!

Make it and enjoy!

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