What’s a better start to your day than with chicken and waffles? Introducing, Perfect Start Bake! This is a chicken and waffles casserole, with golden waffles and savory, crunchy chicken enjoying a lovely bed of fluffy eggs and the smoky sweetness of maple syrup. It is an incredibly easy casserole to put together and it’s almost guaranteed to be a hit with everyone! There’s no better way to start the day than with the Perfect Start Bake!
Ingredients
- 10 toaster waffles
- 1 (25-ounce) package frozen breaded chicken
- 8 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more, to taste, for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Place the waffles and the chicken on two large baking sheets.
Step 3 –Bake the waffles until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.
Step 4 –Bake the chicken until warmed through and crispy, about 30 minutes.
Step 5 –Cut the waffles and the chicken into large chunks.
Step 6 –In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup, and the melted butter.
Step 7 –Season the egg mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 –Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Step 9 –In a 9×13-inch baking pan, layer the chicken pieces and the waffle pieces.
Step 10 –Pour the egg mixture over the chicken and the waffles.
Step 11 –Bake until golden and set, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
Step 12 –Serve warm drizzled with the extra maple syrup.
