Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• One 12.3-ounce box frozen waffles, quartered
• 6 ounces precooked sausage links, cut into thirds
• 1/4 pound sliced ham, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar
• 1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and greens parts separated
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Special equipment: A 6-quart slow cooker
2. Coat the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Toss the waffles, sausage, ham, Cheddar, scallion whites and bell pepper together in a slow cooker. Lay the Swiss cheese over the mixture.
3. Whisk together the egg yolks, half-and-half, flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over the waffle mixture. Cover and cook until the custard is set, 7 to 8 hours on low. Uncover, sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot sauce, if using.