Easy Maple Bacon Breakfast Casserole
A delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole featuring crispy bacon, waffles, and sweet maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Large Waffles
- 8 Slices Bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 Large Eggs
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
- Fresh Berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the casserole by layering cut waffles, chopped bacon, and optional cheese in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries on the side. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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