Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A delightful fusion of ham, turkey, and cheese, enveloped in soft bread, perfect for weekend breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup deli ham, chopped
- 1/2 cup deli turkey or chicken, chopped
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes, then layer half of them in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
- Sprinkle the chopped ham, turkey, and shredded cheese over the egg mixture.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes, then pour any remaining egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best results; it absorbs the egg mixture better. Customize with your favorite cheeses and deli meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg