Chicken and Waffles Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 Belgians waffles
• 1.5 pounds frozen chicken nuggets
• 8 large eggs
• 1.33 cups half-and-half
• tablespoons maple syrup , plus more for serving
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange waffles on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Remove; cut each waffle into 8 pieces. and arrange waffles in the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Cut larger chicken nuggets in half, leaving smaller pieces whole, and arrange chicken pieces among the waffles.

4. 4

   Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until well combined and slightly frothy. Pour egg mixture over waffles and chicken; cover and let stand 15 minutes to soak before baking.

5. 5

   Bake until eggs are set and top is golden brown, about 1 hour, uncovering halfway through baking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with melted butter and syrup.