French Toast Strata Pie

• 1/2 lb. bulk country sausage
• 1 apple, pared, cored and thinly sliced
• 5 eggs
• 2 c. milk
• 1/3 c. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 (1 lb.) loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• additional maple syrup

1. In large skillet, thoroughly cook sausage.
2. Remove sausage from skillet; drain and crumble.
3. Add apple slices to skillet; cook, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes.
4. In medium bowl, beat eggs; add milk, 1/3 cup maple syrup and nutmeg.
5. Mix well. In buttered 10-inch pie plate arrange 3/4 of the bread slices. Top with sausage, apples and remaining bread slices.
6. Pour milk mixture evenly over top.
7. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 55 to 60 minutes or until set and golden. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

country sausage, apple, eggs, milk, maple syrup, ground nutmeg, italian bread, additional maple syrup

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=697164 (may not work)