Baked Waffles With Strawberry Cream Cheese
8 frozen buttermilk waffles
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 ¼ cups milk
6 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
sliced fresh strawberries for garnish
Preheat oven to 350. Arrange waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Spray an 11x8” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Line waffles in a single layer on the bottom of the dish (one layer – this will use half the waffles). Spread cream cheese over waffles. Top with strawberries. Arrange remaining waffles over strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and maple syrup. Pour mixture over waffles; cover and chill overnight. Preheat oven to 275. In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar and butter over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Pour over waffles. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set in the middle. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional sliced strawberries.
