Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole

Name: Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 15 frozen waffles, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 8 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; STREUSEL:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My neighbors and husband were happy taste testers. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
15 frozen waffles, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
8 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
STREUSEL:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until blended. Place half of the waffle pieces in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drop cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over waffles. Layer with blueberries and remaining waffles.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla and cinnamon until blended; pour over waffles. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until set and top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 446 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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rena 55

Apr 4, 2016

What's not to like? Blueberries are a favorite of mine, so this recipe is a winner! I had never thought to use frozen waffles in a breakfast casserole. It's delicious and different!