French Toast Strata

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk country sausage
• 2 apples, cored, pared, thinly sliced
• 10 eggs
• 4 cups milk
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• Additional maple syrup

Instructions

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