Your morning can’t start off any better than this. Mixed berries, bacon and buttermilk waffles are sure to please!

Bacon Waffle Bake

Prep: 30 minutes
Serves: 8

• 12 oz. Our Family® Bacon
• 2 tbsp. Our Family® Butter
• 1-½ cups buttermilk
• ⅔ cup Our Family® 100% Pure Maple Syrup
• ¼ tsp. Our Family® Salt
• 8 waffles, freshly made or frozen
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup Our Family® Whipping Cream
• 1 tsp. Our Family® Vanilla Extract
• 1-½ cups fresh mixed berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
• Optional: Our Family® Powdered Sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 3-quart oven-safe casserole (8 x 10-inch or similar) with ½ tablespoon butter. In large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, cream, ⅓ cup syrup, vanilla and salt; reserve.
2. 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° F.
3. Add waffle pieces and bacon to buttermilk mixture and toss to coat evenly. Pour into prepared casserole and tightly cover with foil.
4. 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.