Cheesy Waffle Strata With Maple Black Pepper Bacon Recipes

CHEDDAR AND BACON CORNMEAL WAFFLE SANDWICHES WITH MAPLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, butter, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup and eggs in a medium bowl until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
• Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. Spray the grates of the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Use a scant 1/2 cup of the batter per grid, close the cover and cook until golden brown or when the steam stops emerging from the waffle iron, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. The recipe will make 6 waffles.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the Dijon mustard and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup in a small bowl.
• Place 3 waffles on a large baking sheet in a single layer and spread some of the mustard over the tops of each waffle. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Place in the oven until the cheese has melted.
• Arrange one-third of the bacon slices on the cheesy waffles and drizzle with a little more of the Dijon mustard mixture. Top with the reserved 3 waffles. Slice on the diagonal and serve warm.

BACON N' CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Coat shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
• Arrange half the bread in single layer in dish, cutting to fit.
• Cover with half the scallions, bacon, cheese and tomatoes.
• Repeat for a second layer.
• Combine eggs, milk, pepper and hot-pepper sauce.
• Pour over casserole.
• Cover.
• (Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours).
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
• If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.