Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, this breakfast casserole combines layers of bread, ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese in a rich egg mixture, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Bread and Dairy
- 8 slices white bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup For sweetness
- 1/4 cup melted butter To drizzle on top
Meats and Cheese
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices turkey
- 8 slices Swiss cheese Feel free to substitute with cheddar or provolone
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread slices into cubes and place half of them in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese over the bread cubes.
- Cover the layers with the remaining bread cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers in the baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter on top of the casserole.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
To store leftovers, let the casserole cool completely and cover it tightly. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat by thawing in the fridge overnight and warming in the oven until heated through. For a vegetarian version, replace the ham and turkey with sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers.