---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: French Toast Strata Pie
 Categories: Casseroles, Meats, Brunch, Breads
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
      1 lb Country sausage, bulk
      2    Apples; cored, pared,
           - thinly sliced
     10    Eggs
      4 c  Milk
    2/3 c  Maple syrup
      1 ts Ground nutmeg
      1    Italian bread loaf;
           - sliced 1/2"
           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
  remaining bread slices. Pour milk mixture evenly over the top.
  Cover; refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 55 to
  60 minutes or until set and golden. Serve immediately with
  additional maple syrup. Refrigerate leftovers.
 
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