Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Smithfield(R) Hometown Original Bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 waffles, freshly made or frozen packaged, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 3-quart oven-safe casserole (8 x 10-inch or similar) with 1/2 tablespoon butter. In large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, cream, 1/3 cup syrup, vanilla and salt; reserve.
  • On ungreased rimmed baking pan, spread waffle pieces in even layer and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crisp and lightly toasted. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Add waffle pieces and bacon to buttermilk mixture and toss to coat evenly. Pour into prepared casserole and tightly cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes and remove foil. Melt remaining butter and brush over top of casserole and bake, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes or until top is crisp and toasted. Top with fresh berries and remaining maple syrup, dusting with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.