STREUSEL-TOPPED BLUEBERRY WAFFLE CASSEROLE

Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 446 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.