French Toast Strata Pie

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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