Waffle Breakfast Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb bulk pork sausage
6 frozen waffles, toasted and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup reserved
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
maple syrup (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet cook sausage until brown, drain off fat.
Arrange 3 of the waffles in a 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
Top with half the sausage and about 1/3 cup of cheese.
Repeat layers.
In a large bowl beat eggs with a fork; stir in milk, mustard and pepper.
Pour over layers in baking dish.
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Bake dish uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
If desired, serve with maple syrup.