Bacon Waffle Bake

Name: Bacon Waffle Bake
Ingredients: 12 ounces Smithfield(R) Hometown Original Bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 waffles, freshly made or frozen packaged, quartered; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup whipping cream; 2/3 cup maple syrup, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries; Powdered sugar (optional)

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces Smithfield(R) Hometown Original Bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 waffles, freshly made or frozen packaged, quartered
2 tablespoons butter, divided
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup maple syrup, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 3-quart oven-safe casserole (8 x 10-inch or similar) with 1/2 tablespoon butter. In large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, cream, 1/3 cup syrup, vanilla and salt; reserve.
2

On ungreased rimmed baking pan, spread waffle pieces in even layer and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crisp and lightly toasted. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
3

Add waffle pieces and bacon to buttermilk mixture and toss to coat evenly. Pour into prepared casserole and tightly cover with foil.
4

Bake for 45-50 minutes and remove foil. Melt remaining butter and brush over top of casserole and bake, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes or until top is crisp and toasted. Top with fresh berries and remaining maple syrup, dusting with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.