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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Overnight Blueberry Waffle Casserole

    Updated: May 31, 2022 | Published on: April 26, 2022 - Molly Thompson1 Comment

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    Prep breakfast in advance with this overnight waffle casserole! It's layered with thick waffles, fresh blueberries and covered in cinnamon crumble.

    a slice of overnight blueberry waffle casserole taken out of a casserole dish

    Sweet breakfasts, like waffles and pancakes, make the best recipes for holidays (Christmas morning!) and events. They're always a crowd pleaser. Double win if you can make it ahead of time! I promise you are going to love this recipe. Each bite gets better and better!

    I'm always on the hunt for sweet gluten-free breakfast recipes to make for holidays, so add this one to your list along with these gluten-free cinnamon rolls. It's hard to find gooey, rich sweet rolls like those!

    3 Reasons to Love Overnight Waffle Casserole

    1. Make it the night before so all you have to do is pop it in the oven in the morning. Makes it great for brunches or showers!
    2. The flavor is out of this world good. It's sweet from the maple syrup and pancakes with a hint of cinnamon.
    3. It's easy to make it gluten-free and dairy-free. We used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free waffle mix a few times and you can also use almond or non dairy milk to cover it.

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    • Waffle Mix: We used Bob's Red Mill pancake and waffle mix. They have a variety of options including gluten-free, buckwheat, homestyle or 10 grain.
    • Coconut oil: almost all wafflerecipes call for some type of oil and we used coconut oil to keep them healthy.
    • Eggs: these go into the pancake batter as well as the mixture that covers the waffles overnight (similar to french toast!)
    • Water: add this to the waffle batter to help thin it out and create a batter consistency.
    • Almond milk: mix this with the eggs to create the custard that you pour over the waffles.
    • Pure maple syrup: you can't waffles without maple syrup! And this goes into the custard as well to thin it out and add sweetness to the dish.
    • Vanilla, salt and cinnamon for flavor.
    • Blueberries: I recommend fresh blueberries, but you could also use frozen if you have those on hand. No need to thaw them!
    • Crumble topping: this is an optional extra step, but highly recommended! It makes it look so pretty and adds a lot of flavor. We used the crumble recipe from our coffee cake muffins, but it's also in the recipe card below.
    syrup pouring on top of waffle casserole

    How to Make Overnight Blueberry Waffle Casserole

    There's a few easy steps to make this waffle casserole, and many of them can be done at different times to make the process even easier. Check out the video in the recipe card below to make it with me!

    1. Make the waffles: combine the waffle mix with all of the waffle batter ingredients in a very large bowl and whisk well. You'll need about 4 cups of waffle mix to make 16 waffles total. If you use a different kind of waffle mix than us, be sure to follow the directions on the box to yield 16 waffles.
    2. Layer the waffles: After you make all of the waffles, allow them to cool slightly then cut them into quarters. Place half of the waffle pieces in an even layer in a 913 inch baking dish then sprinkle them with blueberries. Repeat with the other half of the waffles and blueberries.
    3. Mix the batter:whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla to create a batter. Pouregg mixture evenly over the waffle pieces. 
    4. Make the crumble: mix all of the ingredients together until it forms a crumbly texture then sprinkle it on top of the casserole.
    5. Cover overnight: wrap the dish in plastic wrap or foil and place it in the fridge to chill overnight. The waffles absorb all of the batter and it creates a delicious casserole. If you're short on time, you can chill it for a minimum of 3 hours.
    6. Bake: remove the waffle casserole from the refrigerator and bake for 45-50 minutes. Top with extra maple syrup
    blueberry waffle casserole in a baking dish with maple syrup

    Recipe Variations

    • Cream cheese is a great addition to this recipe! Cut room temperature cream cheese into chunks and layer it with the blueberries.
    • Use other berries if you have them on hand or if they're in season. It would be delicious with raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, or all of them together!
    • Cut back on some of the sugar and top it with pecans. You could even use a paleo-approved waffle mixture mix to make the base.

    What to Serve with Overnight Waffle Casserole

    I like to pair this sweet breakfast dish with something savory. Here are a few options!

    • Breakfast sausage
    • Easy vegetable frittata
    • Savory sweet potato breakfast casserole
    • Scrambled eggs
    a bite taken out of blueberry waffle casserole

    Storage Tips

    Allow the waffle casserole to cool completely then cover it with an air tight lid, plastic wrap or foil and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

    Make-Ahead Options

    This recipe is already designed to be a make-ahead breakfast, however, there are a few things you can make even farther in advance to save yourself time.

    • Make the waffles a week ahead of time then cut them and store them in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before layering them with the custard.
    • Freeze the entire casserole before baking. Make the casserole from start to finish, but instead of putting it in the fridge, store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then bake according to the recipe directions.
    crumble topping on waffle casserole

    If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a star rating ★ below. I'd love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram so I can see it!

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    pouring syrup on a piece of waffle casserole

    Overnight Blueberry Waffle Casserole

    Prep breakfast in advance with this overnight waffle casserole! It's layered with thick waffles, fresh blueberries and covered in cinnamon crumble.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Chill Time: 3 hours
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 440kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    Waffles

    • 4 cups pancake and waffle mix we used Bob's Red Mill*
    • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 cups water

    Batter

    • 7 large eggs
    • 1 3/4 cups of almond milk
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon of vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

    Crumb Topping

    • 2 tablespoon of granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoons salt
    • 1/4 cup of melted butter or vegan butter
    • 3/4 cup all purpose flour (or 1:1 gf flour)

    Recommended Equipment

    • 9x13 inch baking dish
    • Waffle iron

    Instructions

    • Combine the waffle mix with all of the waffle batter ingredients in a very large bowl and whisk well, until no clumps remain. You'll need about 4 cups of waffle mix to make 16 waffles total. If you use a different kind of waffle mix than we did, be sure to follow the directions on the box to yield 16 waffles.
    • Spray a waffle iron with non stick spray and cook the waffles until they're golden brown. Repeat the process with the rest of the waffle batter until you have at least 16 waffles.
    • Allow the waffles to cool slightly then cut them into quarters. Place half of the waffle pieces in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish then sprinkle them with blueberries. Repeat with the other half of the waffles and blueberries and set aside.
    • To make the casserole batter, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla to create a batter. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the waffle pieces and blueberries.
    • If you're making the cumble, mix all of the ingredients together with a spoon or rubber spatula until it forms a crumbly texture then sprinkle it on top of the casserole.
    • Wrap the casserole in plastic wrap or foil and place it in the fridge to chill overnight or a minimum of 3 hours.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F then remove the waffle casserole from the refrigerator and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until it's set and colden brown on top. Top with extra maple syrup.

    Notes

    Nutritional information will vary based on the type of waffle mix you use.
    Bob's Red Mill waffle mix: our favorite mixes are their gluten-free, 10 grain, homestyle, waffle mixes.
    Make ahead options:
    • Make the waffles a week ahead of time then cut them and store them in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before layering them with the custard.
    • Freeze the entire casserole before baking. Make the casserole from start to finish, but instead of putting it in the fridge, store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then bake according to the recipe directions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.3g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 17.7g | Cholesterol: 180.7mg | Sodium: 143.5mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 11.8g | Vitamin A: 122.2IU
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    1. Emma Marchal says

      August 10, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Could you use frozen waffles in place of homemade?

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