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Recipe Index » Recipes » Maple Bacon Waffle Bread Pudding

Maple Bacon Waffle Bread Pudding

Published by Meaghan on October 6, 2022 | last updated on October 5, 2022.

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Maple bacon waffle bread pudding is a sweet and savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. It’s hearty but still playful and fun featuring chopped fluffy waffles studded with bacon and baked in a maple cream sauce. Indulgent enough for a holiday meal but easy enough to make anytime!

maple bacon waffle bread pudding on a small appaetizer plate

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My family sure dug into this bread pudding, studded with salty bacon, sweet maple syrup, and fluffy waffles when I first served it up one night for dinner.

This breakfast-flavored bread pudding is hearty enough for dinner and tastes great any time of day.

Plus it’s always a hit at family brunches, and it’s a pretty easy dish to throw together.

maple bacon waffle bread pudding in a white square baking dish

What is bread pudding anyway?

This breakfast bread pudding is essentially a casserole-style dish, and those are some of my favorites.

Most of the time, bread pudding is a dessert dish similar to a very rich French toast casserole, featuring bread baked in a sweet rich custard.

This version, while sweet, is perfect for breakfast or brunch with some of the savory breakfast elements it brings in.

You’ll love it!

What’s not to love about stirring a bunch of ingredients together and having them bake up into an epic meal?

overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed for a batch of maple bacon waffle bread pudding

Ingredients

To make this, you’ll need:

  • Waffles– You can use any type of cooked waffle. If you plan to use frozen waffles, cook them first and go for a homestyle variety so they are thicker. Chop the waffles up.
  • Egg yolks– This makes it extra rich
  • Milk– Go for whole milk and avoid skim.
  • Heavy cream– Don’t substitute a lower fat alternative. You want the extra fat for the indulgent custard.
  • Maple Syrup – Use real maple syrup and not the substitutes.
  • Vanilla– Real vanilla extract is better than imitation for this.
  • Salt– Just a little to balance the sweetness.
  • Bacon– Thick cut bacon cooked up crisp and crumbled. 

bread pudding egg mixture in a glass bowl with a wire whisk

How to Make

This indulgent waffle bread pudding is easier to make than you probably think!

To do it, spread your waffle pieces out in a single onto a baking tray.

baked waffle pieces on a metal sheep pan

Bake the waffle piece at 350 degrees for 15 minutes so they get nice and crisp.

Then stir together the egg yolks, milk, cream, syrup, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.

chopped waffles and crispy pieces of bacon in a glass mixing bowl

Fold in the chopped waffles and the bacon.

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes, gently tossing every 5 minutes.

bacon and waffles mixed with egg in a glass mixing bowl

After 30 minutes, spray an 8×8″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour the mixture into the prepared and use a spatula to press it down flat and evenly into the dish.

unbaked waffle bread pudding in a white square baking dish

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes remove the tin foil, and continue cooking the pudding for an additional 20 minutes.

butter braised baked bread pudding in a white square baking dish

Remove the dish from the oven, brush liberally with the melted butter, and serve warm with extra syrup if desired.

Enjoy!

baked bread pudding with waffles in a white square baking dish

Do you put eggs in bread pudding?

Yes, but not whole eggs.

This waffle bread pudding only uses the yolks to keep the custard super rich and creamy.

maple syrup being poured over a slice of waffle bread pudding on a small white plate

Storing leftovers

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

Reheat in a hot oven until warmed through.

maple bacon waffle bread pudding on a small appetizer plate

Tips and Tricks

  • This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover waffles.
  • Make sure you crisp up the waffle pieces first on a baking tray. Don’t skip that step or your pudding will be soggy.
  • Do stir the waffles while they soak in the custard mix. It will help them evenly soak up the liquid.

syrup covered maple bacon waffle bread pudding on a small appetizer plate

Other Breakfast Casseroles

Maple bacon waffle bread pudding is a delicious morning indulgence that feels special enough for a holiday but is easy enough to make anytime! Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other breakfast casseroles? Try these:

  • Ham & Cheese Bread Pudding
  • Monte Cristo Style Breakfast Casserole
  • Breakfast Lasagna
  • Amish Breakfast Casserole
  • Cranberry Donut Bread Pudding
  • Italian Breakfast Bake
  • Egg McMuffin Casserole

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syrup covered maple bacon waffle bread pudding on a small appetizer plate

Maple Bacon Waffle Bread Pudding

Maple bacon waffle bread pudding is a sweet and savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. It’s hearty but still playful and fun featuring chopped fluffy waffles studded with bacon and baked in a maple cream sauce. Indulgent enough for a holiday meal but easy enough to make anytime!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1086kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped waffles
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10-12 slices thick cut bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions

  • Spread your waffle pieces out onto a baking tray, in a single layer. Bake the waffle chunks at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, to crisp them up nicely. This step is important, otherwise your pudding will be extra soggy.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the yolks, milk, cream, syrup, vanilla and salt until evenly combined.
  • Add in the chopped waffles and the bacon. Toss gently with a spatula until evenly combined. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes, gently tossing every 5 minutes.
  • Spray an 8x8" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the mixture to it and use a spatula to press it down flat and evenly into the dish. 
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the tin foil, and continue cooking an additional 20 minutes.
  • Remove the dish fro the oven, brush liberally with the melted butter, and serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover waffles.
  • Make sure you crisp up the waffle pieces first on a baking tray. Don't skip that step or your pudding will be soggy.
  • Do stir the waffles while they soak in the custard mix. It will help them evenly soak up the liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 1086kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 1875mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 4365IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 667mg | Iron: 16mg
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recipe adapted from Noble Pig

recipe originally published April 2, 2017

 

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  1. Ginger says

    April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am

    What a wonderful breakfast treat! And I agree, bacon makes everything taste better. Like chocolate. Just not at the same time I guess…
    Happy Fiesta Friday!

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  2. frugal hausfrau says

    April 10, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Bacon has got to be the new condiment to everything!! I love the other breakfast treats on the page, also, but this bread pudding is amazing!

    Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!!

    Mollie

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