The Ultimate Brunch Chicken and Waffle Casserole Recipe
This Chicken and Waffle Casserole combines the classic brunch favorites into a comforting, easy-to-make baked dish. Featuring crispy toasted waffles, savory popcorn chicken, and a sweet maple-infused egg custard, it’s perfect for a weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base
- 8 frozen waffles
- ½ bag (12 ounces) popcorn chicken
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 7×9 inch or 8×8 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Toast Waffles: Toast the frozen waffles either in a toaster or by placing them on a baking sheet in the preheating oven for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy. Then, dice the toasted waffles into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Chicken: Dice the popcorn chicken into approximately 1-inch pieces. If the chicken is too hard to cut while frozen, microwave it for 30 seconds to soften slightly before dicing.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the diced waffle pieces evenly in the casserole dish. Scatter the diced chicken pieces over and among the waffle pieces, mixing them evenly throughout.
- Mix Egg Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Add a pinch of salt or cinnamon if desired for extra flavor.
- Pour & Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the waffle and chicken pieces in the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly after baking. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use any brand of frozen waffles, but classic or homestyle waffles work best for texture.
- Popcorn chicken can be substituted with any cooked bite-sized chicken pieces if preferred.
- Adding cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture complements the maple syrup flavor nicely.
- For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
