Sausage-and-Maple Bread Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the sausage over moderately high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until nicely browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a bowl and let cool.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the ice cream, water, sage, salt and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup.

5. 5

   Fold in the sausage and brioche.

6. 6

   Scrape the mixture into a 9-inch square or 2-quart oval baking dish and let stand for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is browned and the center is set.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, boil the remaining 1/2 cup of maple syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the heat; whisk in the cream.

10. 10

    Serve the bread pudding with the maple cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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