This Belgian Waffle French Toast Bake with Browned Butter Maple Syrup is the perfect overnight breakfast or brunch recipe. Not only is this the easiest casserole ever, it's insanely delicious. It's a great recipe for a breakfast or brunch gathering because you can easily prep it the night before. The waffles are served with an irresistible combination of browned butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon, which are whisked together to create a luscious, caramel-like sauce. Top with whipped cream, powdered sugar and you’ll never go back to regular waffles!
Why You Will Love This Make-Ahead Belgian Waffle French Toast Bake:
Easy to prepare and feeds a crowd.
Perfect for anyone who loves lots of texture and flavor in each bite.
A delicious Christmas/holiday/special breakfast recipe.
A real crowd-pleaser.
A convenient make-ahead brunch option.
Serve With:
The following suggestions can complete your brunch or breakfast meal, especially if you’re making this dish for Thanksgiving, Easter, mother’s day, father’s day, New Years Day, or any morning.
Something savory such as Eggs Benedict or this simple Breakfast Potato Skillet
Bacon, breakfast sausage, or ham
A lunch/brunch dish such as Fried Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
Ingredients
Waffle Bake
9 small Belgian waffles (homemade or store-bought)
1 1/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
3 large eggs, at room temperate
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and confectioner's sugar, for serving (optional)
Browned Butter Maple Syrup
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup or 12 Tablespoons) salted butter
1 cup real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Assemble the Waffles: Arrange a layer of waffles in the bottom of the pan and layer as needed to fit.
Evenly pour the egg-mixture onto the waffles. Using a large spoon, gently press down on the waffles to encourage the waffles to soak up the egg-mixture.
Refrigerate: Cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Transfer to the fridge and refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Bake: Once the waffles have been refrigerated, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray or butter a 9x13 baking dish. Once the oven has preheated, transfer the waffles to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until waffles are lightly golden on top.
Prepare the Browned Butter Maple Syrup: While the waffle casserole is baking, prepare the browned butter maple syrup. Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Add the cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla to the bowl and whisk until well-combined.
Serve: Pour the browned butter maple syrup over the waffles. If desired, top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, chopped pecans, whatever you're craving! Enjoy!
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