Description
A delightful breakfast casserole inspired by the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, combining ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and sweet bread for a perfect morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (brioche or challah)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup cooked turkey, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Jam for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the bread into cubes and spread half of the cubes into the prepared dish.
- Layer the diced ham, turkey, and shredded Swiss cheese over the bread.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered bread, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
- Bake the casserole, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with jam.
Notes
For best results, allow the casserole to sit overnight before baking to absorb the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg