Description
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of a Monte Cristo sandwich with the convenience of a baked dish, perfect for serving a crowd.
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 ground cinnamon
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, and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread.
- Add the ham and turkey evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Layer the remaining bread slices on top.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Feel free to substitute the meats with your favorites.
- Serve with maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, Breakfast Casserole, Easy Breakfast, Brunch Recipe