Waffle Breakfast Casserole

My friend Jen brought a similar recipe to a work function once and I loved it! Of course, she could not find the recipe she used, but we found this one and it is very close. This is a bit more interesting in texture than your normal breakfast casserole! Active prep. time does not include chill time. Enjoy!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

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)

Directions

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