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Chicken And Waffles Casserole

Ultimate Chicken And Waffles Casserole for Cozy Brunches

Enjoy this Chicken And Waffles Casserole, a cozy and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for brunch gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Casseroles
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 3 cups Fried Chicken Use homemade boneless fried chicken cut into chunks.
  • 8 pieces Belgian Waffles Frozen waffles can work, but Belgian waffles deliver perfect fluffiness.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack can be used.
For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 Large Eggs No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 cup Half and Half Whole milk can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be alternative sweeteners.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken And Waffles Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish generously with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Layer half of the fried chicken chunks evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish.
  4. Add half of the Belgian waffle cubes over the layer of chicken.
  5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the waffles.
  6. Repeat the layering process with remaining chicken, waffles, and cheese.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, half and half, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  8. Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
  9. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  10. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm, topped with extra maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill time allows flavors to meld. Customize toppings for an elevated experience.

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