Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Delight
A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole inspired by the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced turkey
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread.
- Add the diced ham and turkey, then sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
- Layer the remaining bread slices on top.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a layer of jam or preserves between the bread layers.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute the meats with your favorites or add vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg