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.

Originally published as Streusel Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 2016

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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!