Maple-Bacon Waffle Bake

Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 10x6-inch (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray.

Spread waffle pieces in even layer on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 15 minutes or until crisp.

Increase oven temperature to 375F. In large bowl, beat egg yolks, salt, milk, whipping cream, maple syrup and vanilla with whisk until well combined. Carefully stir in waffle pieces and bacon until evenly coated.

Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour mixture into baking dish; press down with back of spoon. Cover tightly with foil.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes, removing foil during last 10 minutes of baking, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Brush top with melted butter.

Cut into squares; serve warm.