Breakfast-for-Dinner Nacho Bake
When brunch crashes dinner with zero regrets, you get this golden, melty, slightly sweet masterpiece. Layers of waffle fries, fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar come together nacho-style, with jalapeños for heat and a maple syrup drizzle for that irresistible sweet-savory balance. It’s the lazy brunch-lover’s dinner dream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 (20 oz) bag frozen waffle fries
6 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced jalapeños (pickled or fresh)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp butter
Optional: chopped chives, sour cream
Instructions
Bake the fries: Cook waffle fries at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until crisp.
Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with milk, cook in butter over medium heat until just set.
Assemble: In a 9×13 dish or cast iron skillet, layer half the fries, eggs, sausage, cheese, and jalapeños. Repeat.
Bake: Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish: Drizzle with warm maple syrup and top with chives or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 22g
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