French Toast Strata Pie

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Title: French Toast Strata Pie
Categories: Casseroles, Meats, Brunch, Breads
Yield: 12 Servings

1 lb Country sausage, bulk
2 Apple; cored, pared, thinly
- sliced
10 Eggs
4 c Milk
2/3 c Maple syrup
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 Loaf Italian bread; cut into
- 1/2" slices
Additional maple syrup

In large skillet, cook sausage. Remove from skillet, drain and crumble. Add
apple slices to skillet; cook, covered, over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
In medium bowl, beat eggs; add milk, 1/3 cup maple syrup and nutmeg. Mix
well. In buttered 10" pie plate, arrange 3/4 of the bread slices. Top with
sausage, apples and remainig bread slices. Pour milk mixture evenly over
the top. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350~F for 55-60
minutes or until set and golden. Serve immediately with addtional maple
syrup. Refrigerate leftovers.

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